2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · CP54 XDL
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 145,569 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP54 XDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 145,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP54 XDL 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 (CP54 XDL) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 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: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (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: “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 ”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (”.
CP54 XDL Mileage History
- 27/06/2024140,806 mi
- 27/06/2025142,649 mi+1,843 mi
- 30/06/2025142,649 mi
- 26/06/2026145,537 mi+2,888 mi
- 30/06/2026145,569 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 2,374 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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