2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · KL06 YXZ
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 125,831 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KL06 YXZ Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 125,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KL06 YXZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (KL06 YXZ) between March 2009 and October 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread excessively worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KL06 YXZ Mileage History
- 31/03/200918,840 mi
- 23/04/201022,699 mi+3,859 mi
- 03/05/201125,271 mi+2,572 mi
- 03/05/201227,762 mi+2,491 mi
- 03/05/201227,762 mi
- 11/04/201329,715 mi+1,953 mi
- 11/04/201329,715 mi
- 16/04/201431,177 mi+1,462 mi
- 16/04/201431,177 mi
- 22/04/201532,645 mi+1,468 mi
- 23/04/201532,672 mi+27 mi
- 26/08/201634,482 mi+1,810 mi
- 27/08/201634,482 mi
- 25/08/201736,042 mi+1,560 mi
- 15/08/201839,867 mi+3,825 mi
- 15/08/201839,867 mi
- 20/08/201981,894 mi+42,027 mi
- 20/08/201981,894 mi
- 19/08/202085,393 mi+3,499 mi
- 17/08/202186,711 mi+1,318 mi
- 18/08/202186,711 mi
- 27/07/202288,894 mi+2,183 mi
- 14/09/202396,235 mi+7,341 mi
- 18/10/2024106,969 mi+10,734 mi
- 18/10/2024106,971 mi+2 mi
- 15/10/2025117,253 mi+10,282 mi
- 22/10/2025117,267 mi+14 mi
- 12/10/2026125,741 mi+8,474 mi
- 15/10/2026125,831 mi+90 mi
Average of roughly 6,100 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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