2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KJ56 VEF
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 64,644 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Mar 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,644 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.
KJ56 VEF Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2015
- 64,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ56 VEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (KJ56 VEF) between September 2009 and September 2015.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2015 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: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
KJ56 VEF Mileage History
- 05/09/200915,042 mi
- 09/09/201024,169 mi+9,127 mi
- 05/09/201131,095 mi+6,926 mi
- 10/09/201242,436 mi+11,341 mi
- 10/09/201242,436 mi
- 09/09/201351,902 mi+9,466 mi
- 10/09/201458,217 mi+6,315 mi
- 10/09/201458,217 mi
- 15/09/201564,644 mi+6,427 mi
Average of roughly 8,231 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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