2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FG56 CVS
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 120,125 miles. MOT expired on 19 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 19 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
FG56 CVS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2025
- 120,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG56 CVS 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 (FG56 CVS) between February 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 June 2025 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
FG56 CVS Mileage History
- 12/02/2022103,826 mi
- 22/02/2023110,009 mi+6,183 mi
- 05/02/2024115,135 mi+5,126 mi
- 05/02/2024115,135 mi
- 21/06/2025120,125 mi+4,990 mi
Average of roughly 4,860 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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