2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · DX05 XVC
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 191,165 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX05 XVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/10/2024
- 191,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX05 XVC 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 (DX05 XVC) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))”.
DX05 XVC Mileage History
- 26/10/2022180,978 mi
- 27/10/2022180,978 mi
- 26/10/2023186,604 mi+5,626 mi
- 26/10/2023186,604 mi
- 25/10/2024191,165 mi+4,561 mi
Average of roughly 5,097 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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