2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · BT55 TLZ
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 117,482 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,482 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT55 TLZ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2023
- 117,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT55 TLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (BT55 TLZ) between December 2008 and January 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
BT55 TLZ Mileage History
- 31/12/200826,312 mi
- 10/12/200933,677 mi+7,365 mi
- 22/12/201044,693 mi+11,016 mi
- 17/12/201153,354 mi+8,661 mi
- 20/12/201262,551 mi+9,197 mi
- 23/12/201371,252 mi+8,701 mi
- 08/12/201477,586 mi+6,334 mi
- 17/12/201580,856 mi+3,270 mi
- 21/12/201688,412 mi+7,556 mi
- 22/12/201796,186 mi+7,774 mi
- 17/12/2018101,377 mi+5,191 mi
- 08/01/2020108,355 mi+6,978 mi
- 08/01/2020108,355 mi
- 05/01/2021111,349 mi+2,994 mi
- 05/01/2021111,349 mi
- 08/01/2022114,627 mi+3,278 mi
- 10/01/2022114,628 mi+1 mi
- 04/01/2023117,482 mi+2,854 mi
- 06/01/2023117,482 mi
Average of roughly 6,505 miles per year across 19 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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