2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SY06 VPM
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 90,016 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,016 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.
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SY06 VPM Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 03/10/2025
- 90,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY06 VPM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (SY06 VPM) between September 2009 and October 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (41 issues), Lighting (30 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Steering (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 97 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 Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
SY06 VPM Mileage History
- 03/09/200917,860 mi
- 18/08/201024,144 mi+6,284 mi
- 18/08/201024,144 mi
- 26/08/201129,201 mi+5,057 mi
- 21/08/201234,251 mi+5,050 mi
- 28/08/201338,847 mi+4,596 mi
- 01/09/201445,226 mi+6,379 mi
- 02/09/201551,160 mi+5,934 mi
- 02/09/201551,160 mi
- 23/08/201656,814 mi+5,654 mi
- 28/08/201758,566 mi+1,752 mi
- 28/08/201758,566 mi
- 30/08/201865,136 mi+6,570 mi
- 30/08/201865,136 mi
- 28/08/201971,274 mi+6,138 mi
- 28/08/201971,275 mi+1 mi
- 01/09/202075,185 mi+3,910 mi
- 01/09/202075,185 mi
- 25/08/202177,958 mi+2,773 mi
- 02/09/202280,975 mi+3,017 mi
- 02/09/202280,975 mi
- 23/08/202384,287 mi+3,312 mi
- 06/09/202487,431 mi+3,144 mi
- 16/09/202487,431 mi
- 03/10/202590,016 mi+2,585 mi
Average of roughly 4,487 miles per year across 25 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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