2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · DV56 FEU
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 145,885 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,885 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.
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.
DV56 FEU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2024
- 145,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV56 FEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (DV56 FEU) between October 2009 and October 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (29 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
DV56 FEU Mileage History
- 26/10/200933,111 mi
- 29/10/201041,226 mi+8,115 mi
- 12/11/201157,304 mi+16,078 mi
- 12/11/201258,966 mi+1,662 mi
- 12/11/201258,966 mi
- 26/10/201364,838 mi+5,872 mi
- 26/10/201364,838 mi
- 08/11/201473,782 mi+8,944 mi
- 26/10/201582,389 mi+8,607 mi
- 26/10/201582,393 mi+4 mi
- 24/10/201691,413 mi+9,020 mi
- 25/10/201799,774 mi+8,361 mi
- 25/10/201799,775 mi+1 mi
- 09/11/2018107,111 mi+7,336 mi
- 01/11/2019113,320 mi+6,209 mi
- 06/11/2020117,616 mi+4,296 mi
- 06/11/2020117,616 mi
- 05/11/2021122,498 mi+4,882 mi
- 05/11/2021122,501 mi+3 mi
- 12/11/2022129,347 mi+6,846 mi
- 11/11/2023138,545 mi+9,198 mi
- 04/10/2024145,885 mi+7,340 mi
Average of roughly 7,548 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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