2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · PL06 XFR
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 80,621 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,621 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.
PL06 XFR Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 80,621 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.
PL06 XFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (PL06 XFR) between June 2009 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 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 (26 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PL06 XFR Mileage History
- 02/06/200910,759 mi
- 29/09/200911,329 mi+570 mi
- 21/09/201019,326 mi+7,997 mi
- 14/09/201125,418 mi+6,092 mi
- 20/09/201230,136 mi+4,718 mi
- 06/08/201335,060 mi+4,924 mi
- 06/08/201335,060 mi
- 01/08/201440,150 mi+5,090 mi
- 01/10/201552,948 mi+12,798 mi
- 01/10/201552,948 mi
- 16/02/201655,119 mi+2,171 mi
- 17/02/201655,123 mi+4 mi
- 10/02/201759,484 mi+4,361 mi
- 16/01/201863,011 mi+3,527 mi
- 09/01/201965,864 mi+2,853 mi
- 03/01/202068,469 mi+2,605 mi
- 12/01/202170,245 mi+1,776 mi
- 12/01/202170,243 mi-2 mi
- 05/01/202272,364 mi+2,121 mi
- 29/12/202274,631 mi+2,267 mi
- 12/01/202476,674 mi+2,043 mi
- 12/01/202476,674 mi
- 13/01/202578,710 mi+2,036 mi
- 13/01/202578,712 mi+2 mi
- 12/01/202680,618 mi+1,906 mi
- 12/01/202680,621 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,205 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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