2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AX54 VRD
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 53,714 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX54 VRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 53,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX54 VRD 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 (AX54 VRD) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking from copper seal (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking from copper seal (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
AX54 VRD Mileage History
- 09/02/202339,166 mi
- 15/02/202443,536 mi+4,370 mi
- 14/02/202548,027 mi+4,491 mi
- 02/04/202653,710 mi+5,683 mi
- 09/04/202653,714 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,600 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
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