2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · GU56 JWF
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 133,711 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,711 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
GU56 JWF Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2022
- 133,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU56 JWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (GU56 JWF) between October 2009 and January 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2022 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: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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 Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
GU56 JWF Mileage History
- 08/10/200931,811 mi
- 27/03/201036,599 mi+4,788 mi
- 23/03/201151,398 mi+14,799 mi
- 20/03/201264,171 mi+12,773 mi
- 20/02/201376,663 mi+12,492 mi
- 20/02/201376,663 mi
- 20/01/201484,234 mi+7,571 mi
- 25/01/201484,280 mi+46 mi
- 02/03/201593,199 mi+8,919 mi
- 04/03/201593,199 mi
- 04/04/201699,893 mi+6,694 mi
- 06/04/201699,895 mi+2 mi
- 19/01/2018111,223 mi+11,328 mi
- 15/01/2019118,435 mi+7,212 mi
- 20/01/2020122,802 mi+4,367 mi
- 22/01/2020122,803 mi+1 mi
- 19/01/2021129,670 mi+6,867 mi
- 19/01/2021129,670 mi
- 18/01/2022133,706 mi+4,036 mi
- 31/01/2022133,711 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 8,275 miles per year across 20 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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