2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · PJ56 OBN
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 146,733 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,733 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.
PJ56 OBN Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2023
- 146,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ56 OBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (PJ56 OBN) between November 2009 and October 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
PJ56 OBN Mileage History
- 28/11/200935,594 mi
- 27/11/201044,196 mi+8,602 mi
- 06/12/201151,188 mi+6,992 mi
- 02/10/201253,460 mi+2,272 mi
- 20/09/201367,402 mi+13,942 mi
- 29/09/201486,286 mi+18,884 mi
- 29/09/201486,286 mi
- 18/09/2015100,400 mi+14,114 mi
- 18/09/2015100,400 mi
- 12/09/2016107,783 mi+7,383 mi
- 05/10/2017113,142 mi+5,359 mi
- 11/10/2017113,162 mi+20 mi
- 03/10/2018117,792 mi+4,630 mi
- 18/09/2019123,408 mi+5,616 mi
- 19/09/2019123,408 mi
- 01/10/2020127,726 mi+4,318 mi
- 05/10/2021132,422 mi+4,696 mi
- 05/10/2021132,422 mi
- 07/10/2022138,338 mi+5,916 mi
- 07/10/2022138,338 mi
- 06/10/2023146,733 mi+8,395 mi
- 06/10/2023146,733 mi
Average of roughly 8,022 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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