2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · DA56 XDL
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 25 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 37,433 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,433 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.
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DA56 XDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 37,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA56 XDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (DA56 XDL) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DA56 XDL Mileage History
- 22/07/202419,931 mi
- 24/07/202419,973 mi+42 mi
- 07/07/202526,617 mi+6,644 mi
- 07/07/202526,621 mi+4 mi
- 20/07/202637,433 mi+10,812 mi
Average of roughly 8,780 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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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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