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2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · MK56 YME

MK56 YME

2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2006. Recorded mileage 62,547 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 11/09/2020
Road Tax
Untaxed (21/09/2020)
Recorded Mileage
62,547 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/09/2020
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 21/09/2020
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2006
Engine
1598cc

MK56 YME Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT failed on 14/09/2020
  • 62,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 12 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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MK56 YME Mileage History

  1. 01/09/200911,301 mi
  2. 31/08/201014,474 mi+3,173 mi
  3. 02/09/201117,839 mi+3,365 mi
  4. 30/08/201220,935 mi+3,096 mi
  5. 28/08/201324,862 mi+3,927 mi
  6. 28/08/201324,862 mi
  7. 27/08/201428,610 mi+3,748 mi
  8. 28/08/201532,708 mi+4,098 mi
  9. 31/08/201637,153 mi+4,445 mi
  10. 05/09/201637,165 mi+12 mi
  11. 29/08/201742,465 mi+5,300 mi
  12. 29/08/201742,465 mi
  13. 11/09/201849,181 mi+6,716 mi
  14. 12/09/201849,181 mi
  15. 10/09/201956,740 mi+7,559 mi
  16. 10/09/201956,746 mi+6 mi
  17. 14/09/202062,547 mi+5,801 mi

Average of roughly 4,643 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

MK56 YME MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 19:31
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (MK56 YME) between September 2009 and September 2020.

The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 14 September 2020 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 27 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: “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Bonnet damaged primary lock will not engage (3.1 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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