2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KV06 KUU
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 80,459 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,459 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV06 KUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 80,459 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.
KV06 KUU 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 (KV06 KUU) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KV06 KUU Mileage History
- 01/03/202365,416 mi
- 01/03/202365,416 mi
- 28/02/202467,582 mi+2,166 mi
- 07/03/202572,362 mi+4,780 mi
- 06/03/202680,459 mi+8,097 mi
Average of roughly 4,989 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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