2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · GU56 GJV
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2006. Recorded mileage 147,541 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/10/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,541 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1686cc
GU56 GJV Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2018
- 147,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GU56 GJV Mileage History
- 11/09/200949,544 mi
- 15/09/200949,544 mi
- 22/09/201086,515 mi+36,971 mi
- 22/09/201086,515 mi
- 27/02/2012100,755 mi+14,240 mi
- 27/02/2012100,757 mi+2 mi
- 26/02/2013118,463 mi+17,706 mi
- 28/02/2013118,508 mi+45 mi
- 28/02/2014130,547 mi+12,039 mi
- 03/03/2014130,549 mi+2 mi
- 04/03/2015136,936 mi+6,387 mi
- 04/03/2015136,937 mi+1 mi
- 20/06/2016140,543 mi+3,606 mi
- 20/06/2016140,544 mi+1 mi
- 09/11/2016144,187 mi+3,643 mi
- 26/10/2017145,411 mi+1,224 mi
- 04/10/2018147,521 mi+2,110 mi
- 04/10/2018147,541 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 10,813 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
GU56 GJV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (GU56 GJV) between September 2009 and October 2018.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Windscreen (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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