2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · YH56 OPG
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 188,919 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,919 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.
YH56 OPG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 188,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH56 OPG 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 (YH56 OPG) between February 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
YH56 OPG Mileage History
- 01/02/2023160,525 mi
- 24/01/2024169,718 mi+9,193 mi
- 01/02/2024169,977 mi+259 mi
- 15/04/2025188,919 mi+18,942 mi
- 15/04/2025188,919 mi
Average of roughly 12,899 miles per year across 5 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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