2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · DG05 BFY
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 184,258 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jan 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jan 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG05 BFY Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2015
- 184,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG05 BFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (DG05 BFY) between April 2008 and January 2015.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2015 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
DG05 BFY Mileage History
- 05/04/200868,006 mi
- 06/04/200993,104 mi+25,098 mi
- 17/04/2010117,092 mi+23,988 mi
- 17/04/2010117,092 mi
- 19/04/2011139,742 mi+22,650 mi
- 16/04/2012154,375 mi+14,633 mi
- 16/04/2012154,375 mi
- 11/04/2013165,439 mi+11,064 mi
- 11/04/2013165,439 mi
- 30/01/2015184,258 mi+18,819 mi
- 30/01/2015184,258 mi
Average of roughly 17,045 miles per year across 11 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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