2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · LS56 HVM
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 119,953 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,953 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.
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.
LS56 HVM Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2025
- 119,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS56 HVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (LS56 HVM) between December 2009 and April 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
LS56 HVM Mileage History
- 14/12/200939,698 mi
- 14/12/201051,494 mi+11,796 mi
- 07/12/201155,719 mi+4,225 mi
- 12/12/201260,836 mi+5,117 mi
- 19/12/201364,537 mi+3,701 mi
- 13/12/201469,241 mi+4,704 mi
- 15/12/201575,592 mi+6,351 mi
- 04/01/201783,296 mi+7,704 mi
- 04/01/201783,296 mi
- 03/01/201887,017 mi+3,721 mi
- 12/12/201890,740 mi+3,723 mi
- 03/01/202094,250 mi+3,510 mi
- 03/02/202198,231 mi+3,981 mi
- 30/01/2022105,312 mi+7,081 mi
- 10/01/2024105,977 mi+665 mi
- 02/04/2025119,953 mi+13,976 mi
Average of roughly 5,246 miles per year across 16 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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