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2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KV56 XNP

KV56 XNP

2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21/09/2006. Recorded mileage 202,003 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2006 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 10/07/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
202,003 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/07/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2006
Engine
1598cc

KV56 XNP Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2023
  • 202,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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ULEZ Compliant
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KV56 XNP Mileage History

  1. 26/05/2022180,015 mi
  2. 27/05/2022180,031 mi+16 mi
  3. 08/06/2023201,418 mi+21,387 mi
  4. 12/07/2023202,003 mi+585 mi

Average of roughly 19,504 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

KV56 XNP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 19:37
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (KV56 XNP) between May 2022 and July 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 July 2023 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.

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