2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · AP54 MVM
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 218,972 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jan 2018.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jan 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Aug 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AP54 MVM Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2017
- 218,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP54 MVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (AP54 MVM) between January 2008 and January 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
AP54 MVM Mileage History
- 14/01/200864,064 mi
- 30/12/200883,874 mi+19,810 mi
- 30/12/200883,874 mi
- 11/01/2010100,387 mi+16,513 mi
- 12/01/2010100,387 mi
- 19/01/2011122,230 mi+21,843 mi
- 16/01/2012140,203 mi+17,973 mi
- 16/01/2012140,203 mi
- 09/01/2013156,502 mi+16,299 mi
- 09/01/2013156,502 mi
- 21/01/2014175,922 mi+19,420 mi
- 14/01/2015192,927 mi+17,005 mi
- 14/01/2015192,927 mi
- 13/01/2016209,298 mi+16,371 mi
- 18/01/2017218,972 mi+9,674 mi
- 18/01/2017218,972 mi
Average of roughly 17,187 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (AP54 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as AP54MVM.
NISSAN
QASHQAI TEKNA E-POWER AUTO
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
SKODA
ROOMSTER
VAUXHALL
VECTRA
MINI
MINI
FORD
FIESTA
DACIA
SANDERO COMFORT TCE CVT
BMW
Z4
VAUXHALL
VECTRA
HYUNDAI
I10
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.