2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FE56 XES
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 169,515 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,515 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.
FE56 XES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2025
- 169,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE56 XES 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 (FE56 XES) between July 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively worn on inside shoulder exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside front forwardmost inner bushes excessive play (5.3.4 (a”.
FE56 XES Mileage History
- 24/07/2023149,661 mi
- 18/07/2024160,017 mi+10,356 mi
- 19/07/2024160,022 mi+5 mi
- 27/06/2025169,515 mi+9,493 mi
- 27/06/2025169,515 mi
Average of roughly 10,297 miles per year across 5 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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