2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · H1 PUW
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 68,141 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H1 PUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 68,141 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.
H1 PUW 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 (H1 PUW) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
H1 PUW Mileage History
- 05/09/202265,029 mi
- 07/09/202365,562 mi+533 mi
- 19/09/202365,568 mi+6 mi
- 18/09/202466,691 mi+1,123 mi
- 02/10/202568,141 mi+1,450 mi
Average of roughly 1,012 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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