2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · KR06 NMF
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 139,941 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
KR06 NMF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2023
- 139,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KR06 NMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (KR06 NMF) between April 2009 and November 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Nearside + Offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
KR06 NMF Mileage History
- 01/04/200934,996 mi
- 28/04/201045,532 mi+10,536 mi
- 28/04/201045,532 mi
- 19/04/201154,839 mi+9,307 mi
- 19/04/201154,839 mi
- 16/04/201263,463 mi+8,624 mi
- 08/04/201371,818 mi+8,355 mi
- 31/03/201478,735 mi+6,917 mi
- 31/03/201478,735 mi
- 01/10/201587,994 mi+9,259 mi
- 01/10/201587,994 mi
- 29/09/201693,990 mi+5,996 mi
- 29/09/2017104,560 mi+10,570 mi
- 03/10/2018117,509 mi+12,949 mi
- 03/10/2018117,509 mi
- 03/10/2019125,903 mi+8,394 mi
- 02/10/2020128,794 mi+2,891 mi
- 02/10/2021132,580 mi+3,786 mi
- 05/10/2021132,580 mi
- 04/10/2022136,704 mi+4,124 mi
- 29/11/2023139,941 mi+3,237 mi
Average of roughly 7,158 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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