2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BL55 DXE
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12/12/2005. Recorded mileage 87,253 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,253 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1598cc
BL55 DXE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2023
- 87,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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BL55 DXE Mileage History
- 10/08/202280,966 mi
- 10/08/202280,966 mi
- 27/11/202387,247 mi+6,281 mi
- 02/12/202387,253 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 4,794 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BL55 DXE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (BL55 DXE) between August 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2023 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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