2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · RK06 NKZ
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 171,978 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK06 NKZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/07/2023
- 171,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK06 NKZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (RK06 NKZ) between December 2021 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
RK06 NKZ Mileage History
- 02/12/2021164,151 mi
- 02/12/2021164,151 mi
- 10/07/2023171,978 mi+7,827 mi
Average of roughly 4,887 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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