2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FD56 ESV
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 110,179 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,179 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.
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FD56 ESV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 110,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD56 ESV 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 (FD56 ESV) between December 2009 and June 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
FD56 ESV Mileage History
- 11/12/200926,516 mi
- 02/12/201032,485 mi+5,969 mi
- 02/12/201138,229 mi+5,744 mi
- 02/12/201138,229 mi
- 01/06/201240,273 mi+2,044 mi
- 24/05/201346,147 mi+5,874 mi
- 24/05/201346,147 mi
- 23/05/201454,695 mi+8,548 mi
- 30/05/201563,443 mi+8,748 mi
- 30/05/201563,443 mi
- 24/05/201671,582 mi+8,139 mi
- 28/05/201671,648 mi+66 mi
- 18/05/201779,999 mi+8,351 mi
- 21/05/201888,536 mi+8,537 mi
- 24/05/201888,584 mi+48 mi
- 24/05/201996,461 mi+7,877 mi
- 26/05/2020102,375 mi+5,914 mi
- 29/05/2020102,395 mi+20 mi
- 24/05/2021105,524 mi+3,129 mi
- 24/05/2022109,532 mi+4,008 mi
- 24/05/2022109,532 mi
- 16/06/2026110,179 mi+647 mi
Average of roughly 5,067 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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