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2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · LV56 VPD

LV56 VPD

2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2006. Recorded mileage 66,551 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2006 · Sidcup (South East London)
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 02/10/2021
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
66,551 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/10/2021
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2006
Engine
1796cc

LV56 VPD Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2020
  • 66,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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LV56 VPD Mileage History

  1. 04/11/200928,126 mi
  2. 03/11/201032,321 mi+4,195 mi
  3. 10/11/201138,408 mi+6,087 mi
  4. 12/11/201242,190 mi+3,782 mi
  5. 30/10/201345,662 mi+3,472 mi
  6. 30/10/201345,662 mi
  7. 09/10/201449,753 mi+4,091 mi
  8. 09/10/201552,825 mi+3,072 mi
  9. 28/11/201657,372 mi+4,547 mi
  10. 30/01/201860,395 mi+3,023 mi
  11. 02/02/201860,415 mi+20 mi
  12. 25/03/201965,206 mi+4,791 mi
  13. 03/04/201965,250 mi+44 mi
  14. 15/09/202066,551 mi+1,301 mi
  15. 15/09/202066,551 mi

Average of roughly 3,537 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

LV56 VPD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 13:55
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (LV56 VPD) between November 2009 and September 2020.

The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 15 September 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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: “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.

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