2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · SM06 MFF
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 100,317 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,317 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.
SM06 MFF Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2025
- 100,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM06 MFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (SM06 MFF) between June 2009 and May 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2025 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: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
SM06 MFF Mileage History
- 15/06/200928,527 mi
- 23/06/201035,113 mi+6,586 mi
- 30/05/201142,579 mi+7,466 mi
- 30/05/201142,591 mi+12 mi
- 09/05/201249,550 mi+6,959 mi
- 17/05/201249,551 mi+1 mi
- 06/05/201356,234 mi+6,683 mi
- 06/05/201356,234 mi
- 30/04/201461,687 mi+5,453 mi
- 12/05/201566,644 mi+4,957 mi
- 10/03/201671,227 mi+4,583 mi
- 21/03/201771,286 mi+59 mi
- 22/03/201771,289 mi+3 mi
- 17/04/201879,036 mi+7,747 mi
- 18/04/201879,038 mi+2 mi
- 16/04/201984,569 mi+5,531 mi
- 04/08/202090,756 mi+6,187 mi
- 09/08/202193,715 mi+2,959 mi
- 31/05/202493,000 mi-715 mi
- 28/05/2025100,317 mi+7,317 mi
Average of roughly 4,501 miles per year across 20 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: 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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