2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KP05 FWG
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 10 May 2005. Recorded mileage 177,935 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP05 FWG Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2026
- 177,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP05 FWG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (KP05 FWG) between May 2008 and November 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Steering (19 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 85 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KP05 FWG Mileage History
- 09/05/200864,220 mi
- 05/05/200984,321 mi+20,101 mi
- 30/04/201097,403 mi+13,082 mi
- 30/04/201097,404 mi+1 mi
- 28/10/2011115,934 mi+18,530 mi
- 28/10/2011115,934 mi
- 03/10/2012124,955 mi+9,021 mi
- 07/10/2013134,805 mi+9,850 mi
- 21/10/2014143,059 mi+8,254 mi
- 21/10/2014143,059 mi
- 20/10/2015147,748 mi+4,689 mi
- 20/10/2015147,748 mi
- 06/10/2016153,166 mi+5,418 mi
- 06/10/2016153,166 mi
- 29/09/2017156,261 mi+3,095 mi
- 29/09/2017156,261 mi
- 16/10/2018159,930 mi+3,669 mi
- 12/10/2019166,491 mi+6,561 mi
- 29/10/2020171,245 mi+4,754 mi
- 11/11/2021173,422 mi+2,177 mi
- 11/11/2021173,422 mi
- 09/11/2022175,188 mi+1,766 mi
- 07/11/2023176,248 mi+1,060 mi
- 07/11/2023176,248 mi
- 12/11/2024177,351 mi+1,103 mi
- 03/11/2025177,935 mi+584 mi
- 03/11/2025177,935 mi
- 05/11/2026177,935 mi
- 05/11/2026177,935 mi
Average of roughly 6,150 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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