2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · DN05 DPF
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 148,122 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN05 DPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/08/2025
- 148,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN05 DPF 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 (DN05 DPF) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is like”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to excess blow on exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
DN05 DPF Mileage History
- 12/08/2022125,198 mi
- 11/08/2023132,378 mi+7,180 mi
- 14/08/2023132,456 mi+78 mi
- 16/08/2024143,259 mi+10,803 mi
- 22/08/2025148,122 mi+4,863 mi
Average of roughly 7,570 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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