2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KU56 WHE
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 95,436 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU56 WHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2024
- 95,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU56 WHE 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 WHE) between April 2023 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KU56 WHE Mileage History
- 26/04/202393,164 mi
- 10/05/202393,168 mi+4 mi
- 17/05/202393,171 mi+3 mi
- 13/05/202495,436 mi+2,265 mi
- 15/05/202495,436 mi
Average of roughly 2,154 miles per year across 5 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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