2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · DG05 MXZ
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 118,354 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG05 MXZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2024
- 118,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG05 MXZ 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 (DG05 MXZ) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2024 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
DG05 MXZ Mileage History
- 04/05/2022106,230 mi
- 26/04/2023111,682 mi+5,452 mi
- 12/05/2023111,883 mi+201 mi
- 07/05/2024118,068 mi+6,185 mi
- 21/05/2024118,354 mi+286 mi
Average of roughly 5,919 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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