2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KF05 WJC
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 177,232 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KF05 WJC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 177,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
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KF05 WJC 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 WJC) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
KF05 WJC Mileage History
- 19/01/2024152,257 mi
- 19/01/2024152,259 mi+2 mi
- 10/01/2025165,827 mi+13,568 mi
- 16/01/2026177,229 mi+11,402 mi
- 16/01/2026177,232 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 12,526 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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