2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · SD56 DPU
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 168,317 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD56 DPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/09/2026
- 168,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD56 DPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (SD56 DPU) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
SD56 DPU Mileage History
- 11/09/2024152,461 mi
- 24/09/2024152,751 mi+290 mi
- 02/09/2025160,623 mi+7,872 mi
- 03/09/2025160,670 mi+47 mi
- 23/09/2026168,317 mi+7,647 mi
Average of roughly 7,805 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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