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2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · AV05 AMU

AV05 AMU

2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 86,059 miles. MOT valid until 25/11/2026. Taxed until 01/06/2027.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2005 · Ipswich
MOT Status
Valid until 25/11/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/06/2027)
Recorded Mileage
86,059 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 25/11/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/06/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2005
Engine
1796cc
Mechanical Assessment

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AV05 AMU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
  • 86,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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AV05 AMU Mileage History

  1. 08/06/202271,089 mi
  2. 07/06/202373,246 mi+2,157 mi
  3. 06/11/202473,248 mi+2 mi
  4. 21/11/202586,058 mi+12,810 mi
  5. 26/11/202586,059 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 4,315 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

AV05 AMU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Sept 2026, 18:16
MOT Analysis

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 (AV05 AMU) between June 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 November 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.

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