2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BT05 MZX
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 144,612 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT05 MZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/10/2025
- 144,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT05 MZX 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 (BT05 MZX) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axel mount (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axel mount (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”.
BT05 MZX Mileage History
- 20/09/2022106,878 mi
- 07/10/2023120,675 mi+13,797 mi
- 08/10/2024137,945 mi+17,270 mi
- 08/10/2024137,945 mi
- 22/10/2025144,612 mi+6,667 mi
Average of roughly 12,218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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