2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · GL05 AEC
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2005. Recorded mileage 95,940 miles. MOT valid until 14/09/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1796cc
GL05 AEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 95,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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GL05 AEC Mileage History
- 05/07/202381,620 mi
- 29/07/202490,525 mi+8,905 mi
- 29/07/202490,525 mi
- 16/09/202595,940 mi+5,415 mi
- 16/09/202595,940 mi
Average of roughly 6,504 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL05 AEC 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 (GL05 AEC) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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