2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · GK51 LOU
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 98,541 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GK51 LOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 98,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GK51 LOU 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 (GK51 LOU) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
GK51 LOU Mileage History
- 11/11/202180,253 mi
- 20/10/202282,020 mi+1,767 mi
- 25/10/202385,668 mi+3,648 mi
- 29/10/202493,115 mi+7,447 mi
- 28/10/202598,541 mi+5,426 mi
Average of roughly 4,616 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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