2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · A23 ECA
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 35,804 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,804 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A23 ECA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 35,804 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.
A23 ECA 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 (A23 ECA) between October 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A23 ECA Mileage History
- 07/10/202229,713 mi
- 07/10/202229,713 mi
- 09/10/202329,915 mi+202 mi
- 14/04/202530,050 mi+135 mi
- 10/04/202635,804 mi+5,754 mi
Average of roughly 1,737 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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