2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · DC54 CHZ
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 231,059 miles. MOT expired on 26 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 231,059 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC54 CHZ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2022
- 231,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC54 CHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (DC54 CHZ) between February 2008 and November 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
DC54 CHZ Mileage History
- 05/02/200826,789 mi
- 05/02/200826,789 mi
- 02/02/200936,443 mi+9,654 mi
- 02/02/201050,299 mi+13,856 mi
- 02/02/201050,299 mi
- 10/06/201053,552 mi+3,253 mi
- 16/06/201053,552 mi
- 02/07/201165,705 mi+12,153 mi
- 15/06/201277,257 mi+11,552 mi
- 15/06/201277,262 mi+5 mi
- 12/11/2013101,952 mi+24,690 mi
- 12/11/2013101,952 mi
- 06/11/2014122,331 mi+20,379 mi
- 06/11/2014122,331 mi
- 06/11/2015145,715 mi+23,384 mi
- 06/11/2015145,715 mi
- 25/11/2016168,499 mi+22,784 mi
- 25/11/2016168,499 mi
- 24/10/2017184,681 mi+16,182 mi
- 03/11/2018199,245 mi+14,564 mi
- 27/11/2019215,098 mi+15,853 mi
- 27/11/2020221,262 mi+6,164 mi
- 20/11/2021225,881 mi+4,619 mi
- 20/11/2021225,881 mi
- 22/11/2022231,059 mi+5,178 mi
- 24/11/2022231,059 mi
Average of roughly 13,801 miles per year across 26 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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