2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BF05 LTZ
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 133,193 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF05 LTZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/05/2024
- 133,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF05 LTZ 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 (BF05 LTZ) between April 2023 and May 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
BF05 LTZ Mileage History
- 27/04/2023128,648 mi
- 23/05/2023128,883 mi+235 mi
- 21/05/2024133,095 mi+4,212 mi
- 25/05/2024133,154 mi+59 mi
- 29/05/2024133,193 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 4,174 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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