2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · KU56 OWM
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 97,561 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU56 OWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2025
- 97,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU56 OWM 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 (KU56 OWM) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KU56 OWM Mileage History
- 27/04/202290,385 mi
- 21/04/202392,924 mi+2,539 mi
- 24/04/202496,494 mi+3,570 mi
- 24/04/202496,494 mi
- 08/04/202597,561 mi+1,067 mi
Average of roughly 2,433 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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