2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · YL55 FKJ
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 108,979 miles. MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
YL55 FKJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/11/2024
- 108,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL55 FKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (YL55 FKJ) between December 2008 and November 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
YL55 FKJ Mileage History
- 16/12/200822,544 mi
- 08/12/200928,963 mi+6,419 mi
- 13/12/201035,513 mi+6,550 mi
- 09/12/201142,783 mi+7,270 mi
- 13/12/201249,456 mi+6,673 mi
- 06/12/201356,617 mi+7,161 mi
- 02/12/201462,065 mi+5,448 mi
- 02/12/201565,185 mi+3,120 mi
- 24/11/201667,746 mi+2,561 mi
- 24/11/201667,746 mi
- 23/11/201770,679 mi+2,933 mi
- 04/12/201875,021 mi+4,342 mi
- 06/12/201980,527 mi+5,506 mi
- 06/12/201980,527 mi
- 05/12/202085,388 mi+4,861 mi
- 06/12/202191,153 mi+5,765 mi
- 08/12/202191,160 mi+7 mi
- 02/12/202296,533 mi+5,373 mi
- 17/11/2023102,981 mi+6,448 mi
- 18/11/2023102,988 mi+7 mi
- 30/11/2024108,979 mi+5,991 mi
Average of roughly 5,417 miles per year across 21 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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