2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AF05 HGJ
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 187,157 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AF05 HGJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/05/2025
- 187,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AF05 HGJ Mileage History
- 20/05/2022148,999 mi
- 24/05/2023162,452 mi+13,453 mi
- 23/05/2024175,075 mi+12,623 mi
- 20/05/2025187,157 mi+12,082 mi
Average of roughly 12,716 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AF05 HGJ MOT History
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 2005 Vauxhall Astra (AF05 HGJ) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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