2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · YL55 LPV
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 10 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 174,618 miles. MOT expired on 25 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,618 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.
YL55 LPV Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2024
- 174,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL55 LPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (YL55 LPV) between January 2009 and November 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Steering (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
YL55 LPV Mileage History
- 27/01/200921,309 mi
- 14/01/201028,120 mi+6,811 mi
- 13/01/201136,345 mi+8,225 mi
- 13/01/201243,452 mi+7,107 mi
- 11/01/201351,503 mi+8,051 mi
- 17/01/201457,857 mi+6,354 mi
- 16/01/201565,032 mi+7,175 mi
- 15/01/201672,772 mi+7,740 mi
- 18/01/201672,792 mi+20 mi
- 12/09/201677,215 mi+4,423 mi
- 07/09/201784,398 mi+7,183 mi
- 07/09/201784,398 mi
- 30/08/201890,508 mi+6,110 mi
- 04/09/2019112,784 mi+22,276 mi
- 08/09/2020126,263 mi+13,479 mi
- 10/09/2020126,277 mi+14 mi
- 11/09/2021134,319 mi+8,042 mi
- 14/09/2021134,319 mi
- 17/08/2022139,919 mi+5,600 mi
- 19/08/2022139,919 mi
- 24/08/2023163,928 mi+24,009 mi
- 07/09/2023163,923 mi-5 mi
- 26/11/2024174,618 mi+10,695 mi
- 26/11/2024174,618 mi
Average of roughly 9,685 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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