2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · AY05 XYC
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 143,950 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY05 XYC Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2023
- 143,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY05 XYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (AY05 XYC) between March 2008 and March 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)”.
AY05 XYC Mileage History
- 17/03/200820,115 mi
- 16/03/200923,189 mi+3,074 mi
- 16/03/201028,339 mi+5,150 mi
- 14/03/201133,711 mi+5,372 mi
- 12/03/201239,200 mi+5,489 mi
- 12/03/201344,469 mi+5,269 mi
- 18/03/201448,751 mi+4,282 mi
- 12/03/201553,108 mi+4,357 mi
- 21/03/201658,579 mi+5,471 mi
- 07/03/201763,400 mi+4,821 mi
- 20/03/201877,108 mi+13,708 mi
- 20/03/201877,108 mi
- 20/03/201991,335 mi+14,227 mi
- 20/03/201991,335 mi
- 18/03/2020109,143 mi+17,808 mi
- 18/03/2021116,589 mi+7,446 mi
- 19/03/2022130,400 mi+13,811 mi
- 20/03/2023143,950 mi+13,550 mi
- 21/03/2023143,950 mi
Average of roughly 8,251 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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