2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · MA05 UTR
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 157,222 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA05 UTR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/07/2026
- 157,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA05 UTR 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 (MA05 UTR) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”.
MA05 UTR Mileage History
- 28/07/2022111,013 mi
- 21/07/2023126,772 mi+15,759 mi
- 18/07/2024146,161 mi+19,389 mi
- 23/07/2025154,459 mi+8,298 mi
- 21/07/2026157,222 mi+2,763 mi
Average of roughly 11,607 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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