2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SC56 EFC
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 120,644 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,644 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.
SC56 EFC Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 120,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC56 EFC 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 (SC56 EFC) between June 2009 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 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: Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
SC56 EFC Mileage History
- 22/06/200920,240 mi
- 23/11/200921,718 mi+1,478 mi
- 03/11/201027,296 mi+5,578 mi
- 08/11/201132,079 mi+4,783 mi
- 24/10/201237,691 mi+5,612 mi
- 11/11/201342,940 mi+5,249 mi
- 18/11/201448,702 mi+5,762 mi
- 17/11/201555,047 mi+6,345 mi
- 15/11/201660,941 mi+5,894 mi
- 22/11/201766,592 mi+5,651 mi
- 21/11/201875,482 mi+8,890 mi
- 21/11/201983,648 mi+8,166 mi
- 27/08/202185,835 mi+2,187 mi
- 26/08/202291,152 mi+5,317 mi
- 26/08/202291,152 mi
- 26/08/202395,869 mi+4,717 mi
- 22/08/2024103,936 mi+8,067 mi
- 23/08/2024103,938 mi+2 mi
- 21/08/2025112,172 mi+8,234 mi
- 21/08/2025112,172 mi
- 25/08/2026120,644 mi+8,472 mi
Average of roughly 5,846 miles per year across 21 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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