2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DX55 TZT
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 84,096 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,096 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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DX55 TZT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2022
- 84,096 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.
DX55 TZT 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 (DX55 TZT) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DX55 TZT Mileage History
- 29/10/202176,869 mi
- 01/11/202176,869 mi
- 20/10/202284,096 mi+7,227 mi
Average of roughly 7,415 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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