2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SH56 YKW
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2006. Recorded mileage 85,216 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/01/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21/12/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,216 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1598cc
SH56 YKW Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/01/2018
- 85,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SH56 YKW Mileage History
- 13/10/200926,880 mi
- 13/10/200926,880 mi
- 13/01/201133,095 mi+6,215 mi
- 29/07/201137,079 mi+3,984 mi
- 21/07/201245,368 mi+8,289 mi
- 24/06/201354,147 mi+8,779 mi
- 25/06/201354,147 mi
- 24/06/201462,889 mi+8,742 mi
- 24/06/201462,889 mi
- 25/06/201568,995 mi+6,106 mi
- 11/07/201676,426 mi+7,431 mi
- 11/07/201676,426 mi
- 28/12/201785,213 mi+8,787 mi
- 11/01/201885,216 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,074 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
SH56 YKW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (SH56 YKW) between October 2009 and January 2018.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 January 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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