2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · LX56 OPF
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 73,988 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,988 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.
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LX56 OPF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 13/09/2025
- 73,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX56 OPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (LX56 OPF) between July 2009 and September 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Steering (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 85 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LX56 OPF Mileage History
- 30/07/20099,846 mi
- 01/10/201015,267 mi+5,421 mi
- 26/09/201122,440 mi+7,173 mi
- 29/09/201233,312 mi+10,872 mi
- 29/09/201233,314 mi+2 mi
- 11/11/201349,710 mi+16,396 mi
- 29/11/201456,557 mi+6,847 mi
- 12/12/201560,564 mi+4,007 mi
- 24/02/201763,277 mi+2,713 mi
- 24/02/201763,277 mi
- 23/06/201866,545 mi+3,268 mi
- 23/06/201866,545 mi
- 13/07/201969,759 mi+3,214 mi
- 13/07/201969,759 mi
- 16/04/202170,121 mi+362 mi
- 13/04/202270,983 mi+862 mi
- 28/07/202372,130 mi+1,147 mi
- 23/08/202372,135 mi+5 mi
- 27/08/202472,970 mi+835 mi
- 28/08/202472,973 mi+3 mi
- 13/09/202573,988 mi+1,015 mi
Average of roughly 3,978 miles per year across 21 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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