2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BU56 YKW
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 141,483 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,483 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- 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.
BU56 YKW Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2016
- 141,483 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU56 YKW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (BU56 YKW) between February 2010 and November 2016.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
BU56 YKW Mileage History
- 02/02/201025,573 mi
- 17/01/201138,575 mi+13,002 mi
- 17/01/201138,875 mi+300 mi
- 01/02/201254,929 mi+16,054 mi
- 03/04/201367,549 mi+12,620 mi
- 10/04/201367,549 mi
- 01/10/201372,585 mi+5,036 mi
- 03/10/201487,450 mi+14,865 mi
- 05/10/2015126,189 mi+38,739 mi
- 31/10/2016141,478 mi+15,289 mi
- 05/11/2016141,483 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 17,155 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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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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