2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · BN06 KWH
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 148,466 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN06 KWH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2023
- 148,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN06 KWH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (BN06 KWH) between May 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle main bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp lens seriously defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper rubber”.
BN06 KWH Mileage History
- 26/05/2022147,673 mi
- 06/06/2022147,686 mi+13 mi
- 24/05/2023148,440 mi+754 mi
- 03/06/2023148,466 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 776 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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