2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KT55 AGO
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 117,863 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,863 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.
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.
KT55 AGO Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 117,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT55 AGO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (KT55 AGO) between January 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2026 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that the stub axle is likely to b”.
KT55 AGO Mileage History
- 26/01/200919,626 mi
- 21/01/201026,395 mi+6,769 mi
- 27/01/201134,020 mi+7,625 mi
- 21/01/201240,960 mi+6,940 mi
- 16/01/201347,208 mi+6,248 mi
- 10/01/201453,618 mi+6,410 mi
- 23/01/201558,012 mi+4,394 mi
- 20/01/201665,274 mi+7,262 mi
- 19/01/201772,277 mi+7,003 mi
- 25/01/201880,227 mi+7,950 mi
- 02/02/201880,234 mi+7 mi
- 31/01/201987,241 mi+7,007 mi
- 31/01/202097,126 mi+9,885 mi
- 30/01/2021101,310 mi+4,184 mi
- 01/02/2021101,315 mi+5 mi
- 01/02/2022105,448 mi+4,133 mi
- 02/02/2022105,472 mi+24 mi
- 01/02/2023108,550 mi+3,078 mi
- 01/02/2023108,550 mi
- 03/02/2024111,185 mi+2,635 mi
- 09/02/2024111,190 mi+5 mi
- 10/02/2025112,802 mi+1,612 mi
- 14/02/2025112,802 mi
- 14/02/2026117,863 mi+5,061 mi
- 14/02/2026117,863 mi
Average of roughly 5,761 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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