VAUXHALL ASTRA KS56ADU has 20 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2006 VAUXHALL ASTRA has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 172,557 miles 6 months ago on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at 16:04.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Saturday 7th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

KS56ADU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 2026172,557 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Chip In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20247TH NOVEMBER 2025163,237 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Chip In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Cracked
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED16TH JUNE 202315TH JUNE 2024158,291 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED16TH JUNE 2023158,291 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Connection Leaking On A Hydraulic Braking System (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Brake Performance Unable To Be Tested (1.2.1 (g))
PASSED8TH JULY 20217TH JULY 2022155,280 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 201911TH OCTOBER 2020151,280 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Needs Repair N.s.r
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 2019151,033 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  12. ADVISORY - Engine Cover Fitted
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 201825TH SEPTEMBER 2019135,874 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED31ST AUGUST 201725TH SEPTEMBER 2018117,616 MI
FAILED30TH AUGUST 2017117,616 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  9. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  10. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  11. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  13. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Bumper Insecure
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 201625TH SEPTEMBER 201797,248 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 201522ND SEPTEMBER 201689,559 MI
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 201422ND SEPTEMBER 201579,585 MI
PASSED31ST AUGUST 201330TH AUGUST 201469,784 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  9. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Has Surface Cracks
  10. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
PASSED26TH JULY 201226TH JULY 201359,907 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. USER ENTERED - Surface Cracks To Offside Rear Tyre
PASSED22ND JULY 201126TH JULY 201250,822 MI
FAILED22ND JULY 201150,822 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  4. USER ENTERED - Gear Stick Stiff
  5. USER ENTERED - Curb Damage To Alloy Wheels
  6. USER ENTERED - Coolant Level Low
  7. USER ENTERED - Paint Flaking On O/s Sill Skirt
PASSED27TH JULY 201026TH JULY 201144,599 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Dics Slighly Corroded
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 20098TH DECEMBER 201035,081 MI
FAILED5TH DECEMBER 200934,913 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

KS56ADU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

KS56ADU MOT Comments

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KS56ADU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 172,557 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,082 miles

KS56ADU FAQs

This Vauxhall Astra with registration KS56ADU was manufactured on Friday 8th December 2006 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 172,557 miles, so this Vauxhall has travelled an average of 9,082 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Vauxhall Astra beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means KS56ADU has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Vauxhall Astra has had 48 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 7 Major, 1 Dangerous and 12 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Vauxhall Astra is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does KS56ADU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 KS56ADU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is KS56ADU Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 KS56ADU does have Tax. Read more

When does KS56ADU Tax expire?

The current Tax for KS56ADU will expire in 6 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does KS56ADU MOT expire?

The current MOT for KS56ADU will expire in 7 months on Saturday 7th November 2026. Read more

When did KS56ADU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for KS56ADU was on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at 16:04. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has KS56ADU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for KS56ADU we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has KS56ADU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for KS56ADU we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is KS56ADU?

KS56ADU is registered as a 2006 Vauxhall Astra. Read more

How many miles has KS56ADU done?

The odometer reading for KS56ADU at the last MOT in October 2025 was 172,557 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,082 miles per year. Read more

How old is KS56ADU?

The vehicle KS56ADU was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Friday 8th December 2006. Read more

What colour is KS56ADU?

The official colour of KS56ADU is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does KS56ADU have?

KS56ADU has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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