2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · YB55 USZ
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 193,660 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,660 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.
YB55 USZ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2025
- 193,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB55 USZ 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 (YB55 USZ) between September 2008 and April 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2025 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 (40 issues), Lighting (28 issues), Tyres (26 issues), Suspension (22 issues), Bodywork (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 120 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))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YB55 USZ Mileage History
- 22/09/200831,775 mi
- 19/01/200934,230 mi+2,455 mi
- 20/01/201041,794 mi+7,564 mi
- 17/01/201152,973 mi+11,179 mi
- 16/01/201266,174 mi+13,201 mi
- 16/01/201379,054 mi+12,880 mi
- 16/01/201379,054 mi
- 17/01/201494,477 mi+15,423 mi
- 17/01/201494,477 mi
- 15/01/2015104,304 mi+9,827 mi
- 22/01/2016112,999 mi+8,695 mi
- 22/01/2016112,999 mi
- 16/01/2017124,057 mi+11,058 mi
- 18/01/2018130,972 mi+6,915 mi
- 18/01/2018130,972 mi
- 15/01/2019142,471 mi+11,499 mi
- 20/01/2020153,451 mi+10,980 mi
- 21/01/2020153,523 mi+72 mi
- 18/01/2021161,761 mi+8,238 mi
- 28/01/2022168,362 mi+6,601 mi
- 11/02/2022168,495 mi+133 mi
- 06/04/2023178,379 mi+9,884 mi
- 13/04/2023178,387 mi+8 mi
- 23/04/2024186,848 mi+8,461 mi
- 14/04/2025193,660 mi+6,812 mi
Average of roughly 9,777 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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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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