2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · YT06 LGJ
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 122,252 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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.
YT06 LGJ Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 122,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT06 LGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (YT06 LGJ) between February 2009 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YT06 LGJ Mileage History
- 26/02/200921,272 mi
- 08/03/201029,045 mi+7,773 mi
- 05/05/201029,947 mi+902 mi
- 07/05/201140,663 mi+10,716 mi
- 22/05/201253,412 mi+12,749 mi
- 22/05/201364,687 mi+11,275 mi
- 22/05/201364,687 mi
- 21/05/201476,754 mi+12,067 mi
- 20/05/201589,312 mi+12,558 mi
- 20/05/201696,415 mi+7,103 mi
- 02/05/2017111,982 mi+15,567 mi
- 04/05/2017100,442 mi-11,540 mi
- 17/05/2018106,902 mi+6,460 mi
- 21/05/2018106,921 mi+19 mi
- 01/05/2019111,020 mi+4,099 mi
- 09/05/2019111,110 mi+90 mi
- 04/05/2020115,033 mi+3,923 mi
- 04/05/2020115,039 mi+6 mi
- 28/04/2021116,218 mi+1,179 mi
- 29/04/2021116,223 mi+5 mi
- 18/05/2022118,559 mi+2,336 mi
- 18/05/2022118,559 mi
- 15/05/2023120,333 mi+1,774 mi
- 20/05/2023120,359 mi+26 mi
- 25/05/2024121,061 mi+702 mi
- 16/05/2025121,834 mi+773 mi
- 02/06/2026122,249 mi+415 mi
- 04/06/2026122,252 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,848 miles per year across 28 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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