2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KM06 YKE
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 May 2006. Recorded mileage 130,194 miles. MOT valid until 09 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
KM06 YKE Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2026
- 130,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM06 YKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (KM06 YKE) between May 2009 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
KM06 YKE Mileage History
- 14/05/200920,223 mi
- 21/05/201025,098 mi+4,875 mi
- 20/05/201131,238 mi+6,140 mi
- 20/05/201131,238 mi
- 23/05/201237,140 mi+5,902 mi
- 22/05/201343,338 mi+6,198 mi
- 06/11/201346,210 mi+2,872 mi
- 04/11/201451,607 mi+5,397 mi
- 07/11/201561,046 mi+9,439 mi
- 10/10/201666,974 mi+5,928 mi
- 04/10/201773,083 mi+6,109 mi
- 06/10/201877,962 mi+4,879 mi
- 09/10/201877,965 mi+3 mi
- 30/09/201983,132 mi+5,167 mi
- 02/10/201983,135 mi+3 mi
- 06/10/202088,631 mi+5,496 mi
- 30/09/202197,174 mi+8,543 mi
- 08/10/2022104,947 mi+7,773 mi
- 07/10/2023115,719 mi+10,772 mi
- 04/10/2024119,814 mi+4,095 mi
- 04/10/2025124,821 mi+5,007 mi
- 11/10/2025124,832 mi+11 mi
- 03/10/2026130,194 mi+5,362 mi
- 03/10/2026130,194 mi
Average of roughly 6,325 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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