2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KF05 VSJ
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 144,419 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KF05 VSJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 144,419 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.
KF05 VSJ 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 (KF05 VSJ) between February 2022 and March 2026.
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.
KF05 VSJ Mileage History
- 17/02/2022139,824 mi
- 29/03/2023140,665 mi+841 mi
- 23/03/2024141,619 mi+954 mi
- 21/03/2025143,482 mi+1,863 mi
- 10/03/2026144,419 mi+937 mi
Average of roughly 1,133 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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