2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · SG56 OEY
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 101,452 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jan 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jan 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Mar 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,452 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.
SG56 OEY Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/01/2019
- 101,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SG56 OEY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (SG56 OEY) between November 2009 and January 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 January 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (3 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: “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
SG56 OEY Mileage History
- 07/11/200928,707 mi
- 03/11/201036,252 mi+7,545 mi
- 01/11/201144,645 mi+8,393 mi
- 16/10/201246,701 mi+2,056 mi
- 21/10/201352,036 mi+5,335 mi
- 21/10/201352,037 mi+1 mi
- 15/10/201462,075 mi+10,038 mi
- 27/10/201571,629 mi+9,554 mi
- 27/10/201571,629 mi
- 26/10/201680,833 mi+9,204 mi
- 27/10/201680,835 mi+2 mi
- 22/01/201891,836 mi+11,001 mi
- 22/01/201891,836 mi
- 09/01/2019101,438 mi+9,602 mi
- 11/01/2019101,452 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 7,926 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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