2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · YH56 YVU
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 115,899 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,899 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.
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YH56 YVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 07/05/2026
- 115,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH56 YVU 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 YVU) between November 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (”; “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dull (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YH56 YVU Mileage History
- 09/11/2021107,052 mi
- 10/11/2022109,248 mi+2,196 mi
- 03/11/2023111,470 mi+2,222 mi
- 18/10/2024113,720 mi+2,250 mi
- 07/05/2026115,899 mi+2,179 mi
Average of roughly 1,970 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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