2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BJ05 ORZ
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 101,294 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,294 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ05 ORZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 101,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ05 ORZ 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 (BJ05 ORZ) between January 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 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: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed no oil on dip stick too low (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
BJ05 ORZ Mileage History
- 05/01/202482,987 mi
- 02/04/202592,023 mi+9,036 mi
- 04/04/202592,023 mi
- 22/05/2026101,269 mi+9,246 mi
- 29/05/2026101,294 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 7,644 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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