2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · DX05 HYS
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 159,756 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,756 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX05 HYS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2023
- 159,756 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX05 HYS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (DX05 HYS) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DX05 HYS Mileage History
- 20/04/2022157,623 mi
- 29/04/2023159,749 mi+2,126 mi
- 17/05/2023159,756 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,989 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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