2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · BN05 WPV
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 50,284 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN05 WPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 50,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN05 WPV 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 (BN05 WPV) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BN05 WPV Mileage History
- 23/03/202245,679 mi
- 20/03/202347,044 mi+1,365 mi
- 18/03/202448,087 mi+1,043 mi
- 18/03/202549,192 mi+1,105 mi
- 18/03/202650,284 mi+1,092 mi
Average of roughly 1,155 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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