2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · KH05 RKF
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 130,650 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KH05 RKF Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/01/2022
- 130,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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KH05 RKF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (KH05 RKF) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 January 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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