2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · LX55 RZH
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 171,347 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX55 RZH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2023
- 171,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX55 RZH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (LX55 RZH) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LX55 RZH Mileage History
- 04/01/2022137,359 mi
- 03/01/2023170,811 mi+33,452 mi
- 09/01/2023171,347 mi+536 mi
Average of roughly 33,524 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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