2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · EY55 SZX
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 216,828 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,828 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
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EY55 SZX Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
- 216,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY55 SZX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (EY55 SZX) between September 2008 and August 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (27 issues), Lighting (26 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
EY55 SZX Mileage History
- 11/09/200888,799 mi
- 21/12/2009116,914 mi+28,115 mi
- 07/01/2011127,518 mi+10,604 mi
- 15/01/2011127,518 mi
- 02/07/2012136,593 mi+9,075 mi
- 02/07/2012136,593 mi
- 09/07/2013104,578 mi-32,015 mi
- 10/07/2013140,578 mi+36,000 mi
- 07/08/2014141,861 mi+1,283 mi
- 20/08/2015147,720 mi+5,859 mi
- 29/08/2015147,731 mi+11 mi
- 05/08/2016155,418 mi+7,687 mi
- 05/08/2016155,418 mi
- 18/07/2017163,487 mi+8,069 mi
- 28/07/2017163,586 mi+99 mi
- 08/08/2018169,204 mi+5,618 mi
- 11/08/2018169,206 mi+2 mi
- 30/07/2019174,739 mi+5,533 mi
- 31/07/2019174,749 mi+10 mi
- 03/08/2020179,816 mi+5,067 mi
- 02/08/2021188,757 mi+8,941 mi
- 04/08/2021188,810 mi+53 mi
- 29/07/2022195,592 mi+6,782 mi
- 29/07/2022195,592 mi
- 08/08/2023202,295 mi+6,703 mi
- 08/08/2023202,295 mi
- 10/07/2024208,273 mi+5,978 mi
- 11/07/2024208,301 mi+28 mi
- 04/08/2025216,828 mi+8,527 mi
Average of roughly 7,578 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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