2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · BT55 GGP
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 159,543 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT55 GGP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2021
- 159,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT55 GGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (BT55 GGP) between December 2008 and September 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
BT55 GGP Mileage History
- 03/12/200842,689 mi
- 23/12/200958,381 mi+15,692 mi
- 02/03/201059,021 mi+640 mi
- 15/02/201170,226 mi+11,205 mi
- 22/02/201170,228 mi+2 mi
- 16/02/201279,508 mi+9,280 mi
- 16/02/201279,508 mi
- 07/02/201389,938 mi+10,430 mi
- 02/03/201390,328 mi+390 mi
- 20/02/2014102,407 mi+12,079 mi
- 11/12/2014110,846 mi+8,439 mi
- 13/12/2014110,845 mi-1 mi
- 16/12/2015117,602 mi+6,757 mi
- 16/12/2015117,602 mi
- 18/01/2017123,455 mi+5,853 mi
- 14/11/2017128,159 mi+4,704 mi
- 14/11/2017128,161 mi+2 mi
- 12/11/2018137,657 mi+9,496 mi
- 13/11/2018137,657 mi
- 04/10/2019147,090 mi+9,433 mi
- 18/09/2020153,762 mi+6,672 mi
- 17/09/2021159,543 mi+5,781 mi
- 17/09/2021159,543 mi
Average of roughly 9,137 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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