2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KU05 VHD
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 201,838 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KU05 VHD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2021
- 201,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KU05 VHD Mileage History
- 12/10/2021201,838 mi
- 18/10/2021201,838 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
KU05 VHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (KU05 VHD) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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