2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · SH55 AEY
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22/11/2005. Recorded mileage 83,276 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1796cc
SH55 AEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 83,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SH55 AEY Mileage History
- 13/10/202376,992 mi
- 08/10/202480,351 mi+3,359 mi
- 11/10/202480,351 mi
- 10/09/202583,271 mi+2,920 mi
- 15/09/202583,276 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,265 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SH55 AEY 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 2005 Vauxhall Astra (SH55 AEY) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 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 (9 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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