2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · YH56 PTY
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 120,199 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- 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 PTY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2026
- 120,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH56 PTY 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 PTY) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2026 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: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YH56 PTY Mileage History
- 17/04/2024113,989 mi
- 15/04/2025117,479 mi+3,490 mi
- 16/04/2025117,479 mi
- 18/05/2026120,197 mi+2,718 mi
- 30/05/2026120,199 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,934 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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