2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · AK55 UEM
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 88,049 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK55 UEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2025
- 88,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK55 UEM 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 (AK55 UEM) between January 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AK55 UEM Mileage History
- 06/01/202381,675 mi
- 23/01/202485,110 mi+3,435 mi
- 31/01/202485,114 mi+4 mi
- 03/04/202588,049 mi+2,935 mi
- 03/04/202588,049 mi
Average of roughly 2,846 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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