The road tax status for BD05 EWK is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for BD05 EWK?

The MOT for BD05 EWK is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 April 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of BD05 EWK?

The recorded mileage for BD05 EWK is 119,294 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is BD05 EWK ULEZ compliant?

No, BD05 EWK does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does BD05 EWK have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, BD05 EWK is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

Outstanding Recall

2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · BD05 EWK

BD05 EWK

2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/05/2005. Recorded mileage 119,294 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin: 2005 · Birmingham
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 16/04/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 119,294 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 16/04/2025

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Mileage: 119,294 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2005
Engine: 1796cc

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BD05 EWK Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2024
119,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

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✗ Outstanding recall notice

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BD05 EWK Mileage History

09/04/2022109,537 mi
15/04/2023114,216 mi+4,679 mi
13/04/2024119,246 mi+5,030 mi
18/04/2024119,294 mi+48 mi

Average of roughly 4,815 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

BD05 EWK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 14:01

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (BD05 EWK) between April 2022 and April 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 April 2024 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: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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