Official DVLA Record

2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · SP56 DYF

SP56 DYF

2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2006. Recorded mileage 143,312 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2006 · Dundee
MOT Status
Valid until 10/02/2018
Road Tax
Untaxed (30/09/2017)
Recorded Mileage
143,312 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/02/2018
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 30/09/2017
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2006
Engine
1686cc

SP56 DYF Key Findings

  • 10 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2017
  • 143,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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SP56 DYF Mileage History

  1. 15/03/2011104,920 mi
  2. 06/02/2012107,013 mi+2,093 mi
  3. 06/02/2012107,013 mi
  4. 05/02/2013112,682 mi+5,669 mi
  5. 08/01/2014117,791 mi+5,109 mi
  6. 08/01/2014117,791 mi
  7. 19/01/2015128,966 mi+11,175 mi
  8. 27/01/2016132,914 mi+3,948 mi
  9. 10/02/2017143,191 mi+10,277 mi
  10. 11/02/2017143,312 mi+121 mi

Average of roughly 6,492 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

SP56 DYF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 02:11
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (SP56 DYF) between March 2011 and February 2017.

The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 11 February 2017 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 (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 29 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: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.

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