2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · KJ56 BZX
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05/09/2006. Recorded mileage 131,285 miles. MOT valid until 12/01/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1796cc
KJ56 BZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 131,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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KJ56 BZX Mileage History
- 08/04/2023121,618 mi
- 04/05/2024127,657 mi+6,039 mi
- 04/05/2024127,657 mi
- 12/01/2026131,280 mi+3,623 mi
- 13/01/2026131,285 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,492 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KJ56 BZX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (KJ56 BZX) between April 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both side front (4.1.4 (a))”; “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side front (5.2.3 (e))”; “Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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