2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KB05 AAF
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 May 2005. Recorded mileage 34,258 miles. MOT valid until 01 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KB05 AAF Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 34,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB05 AAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (KB05 AAF) between May 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
KB05 AAF Mileage History
- 08/05/200814,617 mi
- 14/05/200918,530 mi+3,913 mi
- 10/05/201021,231 mi+2,701 mi
- 03/05/201122,653 mi+1,422 mi
- 08/05/201223,687 mi+1,034 mi
- 03/05/201325,250 mi+1,563 mi
- 03/05/201325,250 mi
- 07/05/201426,642 mi+1,392 mi
- 29/04/201528,361 mi+1,719 mi
- 30/04/201528,363 mi+2 mi
- 28/04/201629,697 mi+1,334 mi
- 28/04/201629,697 mi
- 12/05/201730,377 mi+680 mi
- 07/10/201930,985 mi+608 mi
- 07/10/201930,986 mi+1 mi
- 03/11/202131,214 mi+228 mi
- 27/10/202231,805 mi+591 mi
- 02/10/202332,032 mi+227 mi
- 02/10/202433,129 mi+1,097 mi
- 03/10/202533,665 mi+536 mi
- 28/09/202634,257 mi+592 mi
- 29/09/202634,258 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,068 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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