2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · KV05 XKA
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 84,795 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV05 XKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 84,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV05 XKA 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 (KV05 XKA) between April 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
KV05 XKA Mileage History
- 20/04/202372,672 mi
- 09/04/202479,344 mi+6,672 mi
- 09/04/202479,345 mi+1 mi
- 01/07/202584,793 mi+5,448 mi
- 02/07/202584,795 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,506 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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