2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KA05 GHX
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 159,061 miles. MOT expired on 08 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KA05 GHX Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2024
- 159,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KA05 GHX 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 (KA05 GHX) between June 2008 and December 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2024 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: Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
KA05 GHX Mileage History
- 20/06/200829,957 mi
- 20/06/200829,957 mi
- 18/06/200942,239 mi+12,282 mi
- 01/06/201053,566 mi+11,327 mi
- 01/06/201053,566 mi
- 02/06/201166,317 mi+12,751 mi
- 06/06/201279,820 mi+13,503 mi
- 06/06/201279,820 mi
- 11/06/201393,858 mi+14,038 mi
- 11/06/201393,858 mi
- 05/06/2014106,157 mi+12,299 mi
- 11/06/2015119,518 mi+13,361 mi
- 13/06/2016132,766 mi+13,248 mi
- 13/06/2016132,766 mi
- 14/06/2017145,771 mi+13,005 mi
- 14/06/2017145,774 mi+3 mi
- 19/06/2018147,705 mi+1,931 mi
- 19/06/2018147,705 mi
- 28/06/2019149,856 mi+2,151 mi
- 28/06/2019149,856 mi
- 12/06/2020151,141 mi+1,285 mi
- 12/06/2020151,141 mi
- 28/06/2021152,211 mi+1,070 mi
- 30/06/2021152,211 mi
- 07/07/2022154,262 mi+2,051 mi
- 07/07/2022154,262 mi
- 11/08/2023156,421 mi+2,159 mi
- 09/12/2024159,061 mi+2,640 mi
- 09/12/2024159,061 mi
Average of roughly 7,838 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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