2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · RO56 WCC
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 70,776 miles. MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,776 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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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RO56 WCC Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 70,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO56 WCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (RO56 WCC) between September 2009 and October 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
RO56 WCC Mileage History
- 16/09/200912,707 mi
- 08/03/201117,759 mi+5,052 mi
- 01/03/201221,817 mi+4,058 mi
- 05/03/201327,740 mi+5,923 mi
- 14/07/201435,969 mi+8,229 mi
- 07/07/201540,923 mi+4,954 mi
- 19/09/201647,345 mi+6,422 mi
- 22/09/201751,164 mi+3,819 mi
- 24/09/201854,857 mi+3,693 mi
- 24/09/201854,857 mi
- 01/10/201958,266 mi+3,409 mi
- 27/10/202060,612 mi+2,346 mi
- 23/10/202162,372 mi+1,760 mi
- 23/10/202162,372 mi
- 21/10/202263,612 mi+1,240 mi
- 20/10/202365,459 mi+1,847 mi
- 24/10/202468,287 mi+2,828 mi
- 21/10/202570,776 mi+2,489 mi
- 21/10/202570,776 mi
Average of roughly 3,608 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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