2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · YY56 GLJ
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 92,172 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,172 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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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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YY56 GLJ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2021
- 92,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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YY56 GLJ MOT History
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19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (YY56 GLJ) between October 2009 and September 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”.
YY56 GLJ Mileage History
- 22/10/200914,450 mi
- 25/01/201118,928 mi+4,478 mi
- 29/09/201121,863 mi+2,935 mi
- 27/09/201227,705 mi+5,842 mi
- 28/09/201227,705 mi
- 19/09/201334,238 mi+6,533 mi
- 19/09/201439,094 mi+4,856 mi
- 22/09/201439,094 mi
- 14/09/201543,210 mi+4,116 mi
- 14/09/201543,214 mi+4 mi
- 14/09/201649,188 mi+5,974 mi
- 20/09/201756,002 mi+6,814 mi
- 06/09/201864,568 mi+8,566 mi
- 07/09/201864,578 mi+10 mi
- 10/09/201975,766 mi+11,188 mi
- 08/09/202085,003 mi+9,237 mi
- 08/09/202085,008 mi+5 mi
- 27/09/202192,167 mi+7,159 mi
- 27/09/202192,172 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 6,514 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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