2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DS54 EDK
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 92,175 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS54 EDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2024
- 92,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS54 EDK 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 (DS54 EDK) between November 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DS54 EDK Mileage History
- 10/11/202170,638 mi
- 15/11/202275,570 mi+4,932 mi
- 14/11/202383,124 mi+7,554 mi
- 17/12/202492,173 mi+9,049 mi
- 23/12/202492,175 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,907 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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