2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KP56 VLL
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 07 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 108,291 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP56 VLL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2024
- 108,291 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.
KP56 VLL 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 (KP56 VLL) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KP56 VLL Mileage History
- 14/06/2022106,735 mi
- 21/06/2023107,637 mi+902 mi
- 26/06/2023107,640 mi+3 mi
- 27/06/2024108,290 mi+650 mi
- 03/07/2024108,291 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 758 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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