2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KP05 FWB
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 16 May 2005. Recorded mileage 169,431 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,431 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP05 FWB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/09/2025
- 169,431 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP05 FWB 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 (KP05 FWB) between November 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
KP05 FWB Mileage History
- 23/11/2022154,109 mi
- 06/12/2022154,157 mi+48 mi
- 07/12/2023160,268 mi+6,111 mi
- 01/10/2024164,230 mi+3,962 mi
- 17/09/2025169,431 mi+5,201 mi
Average of roughly 5,439 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
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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