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2006 VAUXHALL ASTRA1.6L PETROL

KG56 AFV

Vehicle Insight Summary

2006 VAUXHALL ASTRA — PETROL, 1598cc. This vehicle has 198,872 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT

Valid

Expires 05/01/2027

Tax

Taxed

Expires 01/11/2026

£8.99

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Mileage: 198,872
Fuel: PETROL
Year: 2006
Engine: 1598cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✓ Valid MOT

✓ Taxed

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 27 Jul 2026, 09:51

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2006 Vauxhall Astra (KG56 AFV) has a recorded MOT history spanning from January 2024 to January 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 33 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 8 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY

Buyer's Guide

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Buying Score

35/100

Risk Level

High

Est. Annual Cost

£1,100-£1,300

Mileage

The mileage of 198,872 miles is signific...

Our Verdict

Proceed with extreme caution due to exceptionally high mileage. While the car has passed its most recent MOT, the usage suggests it is nearing the end of its typical economic life cycle.

The primary concern for this vehicle is the mileage. At 198,872 miles, many major components such as the clutch, flywheel, and suspension bushings may have been replaced multiple times. You must ask for a comprehensive service history to ensure the timing belt and water pump have been replaced recently, as failure to do so would be catastrophic for the engine.

Negotiate heavily based on the high mileage. Look for signs of heavy wear in the interior, particularly the driver seat bolster, which should match the high odometer reading. Test the car thoroughly to listen for any knocking or knocking from the suspension, which is common on high-mileage Astras of this era.

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