2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · SM56 FSG
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 25 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 113,973 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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.
SM56 FSG Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 113,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM56 FSG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (SM56 FSG) between November 2009 and July 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 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: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
SM56 FSG Mileage History
- 25/11/200932,091 mi
- 05/02/201141,631 mi+9,540 mi
- 18/04/201250,804 mi+9,173 mi
- 16/04/201356,835 mi+6,031 mi
- 16/04/201356,835 mi
- 24/03/201463,329 mi+6,494 mi
- 03/07/201465,381 mi+2,052 mi
- 04/07/201465,381 mi
- 09/06/201579,618 mi+14,237 mi
- 18/07/201691,043 mi+11,425 mi
- 11/04/201891,219 mi+176 mi
- 29/09/2021102,403 mi+11,184 mi
- 03/10/2022110,614 mi+8,211 mi
- 03/07/2025113,973 mi+3,359 mi
- 03/07/2025113,973 mi
Average of roughly 5,248 miles per year across 15 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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