2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · OX06 AVL
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 156,346 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,346 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.
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OX06 AVL Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 156,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OX06 AVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (OX06 AVL) between August 2009 and September 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
OX06 AVL Mileage History
- 07/08/200946,701 mi
- 10/08/201060,669 mi+13,968 mi
- 13/08/201060,769 mi+100 mi
- 04/10/201061,890 mi+1,121 mi
- 04/10/201169,652 mi+7,762 mi
- 14/10/201169,659 mi+7 mi
- 15/10/201274,627 mi+4,968 mi
- 15/10/201377,455 mi+2,828 mi
- 22/10/201480,136 mi+2,681 mi
- 22/10/201480,136 mi
- 01/12/201581,260 mi+1,124 mi
- 14/12/201581,269 mi+9 mi
- 15/12/201682,787 mi+1,518 mi
- 16/12/201682,793 mi+6 mi
- 20/11/201783,745 mi+952 mi
- 28/11/201783,775 mi+30 mi
- 31/07/201984,760 mi+985 mi
- 01/08/201984,762 mi+2 mi
- 20/07/202088,620 mi+3,858 mi
- 20/07/202088,620 mi
- 18/06/2021103,030 mi+14,410 mi
- 17/06/2022117,994 mi+14,964 mi
- 03/06/2023130,344 mi+12,350 mi
- 27/06/2024143,826 mi+13,482 mi
- 09/07/2025152,937 mi+9,111 mi
- 26/07/2025152,946 mi+9 mi
- 30/07/2025152,948 mi+2 mi
- 15/09/2026156,346 mi+3,398 mi
Average of roughly 6,410 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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