2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · FN56 YBA
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 100,006 miles. MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,006 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.2L
- 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.
FN56 YBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 100,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN56 YBA 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 (FN56 YBA) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FN56 YBA Mileage History
- 12/12/202383,997 mi
- 16/12/202490,876 mi+6,879 mi
- 17/12/202490,876 mi
- 11/12/2025100,006 mi+9,130 mi
- 11/12/2025100,006 mi
Average of roughly 8,007 miles per year across 5 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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