2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · KM05 YBU
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 139,050 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM05 YBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/04/2026
- 139,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM05 YBU 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 (KM05 YBU) between June 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded End into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))”.
KM05 YBU Mileage History
- 01/06/2022122,941 mi
- 31/05/2023126,038 mi+3,097 mi
- 16/05/2024129,789 mi+3,751 mi
- 21/05/2025133,894 mi+4,105 mi
- 21/04/2026139,050 mi+5,156 mi
Average of roughly 4,144 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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