2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · MJ55 XPB
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 66,556 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ55 XPB Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2022
- 66,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ55 XPB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (MJ55 XPB) between December 2008 and October 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2022 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 (14 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MJ55 XPB Mileage History
- 05/12/200824,085 mi
- 01/12/200929,700 mi+5,615 mi
- 01/12/201033,355 mi+3,655 mi
- 11/11/201135,838 mi+2,483 mi
- 20/11/201239,482 mi+3,644 mi
- 19/11/201341,958 mi+2,476 mi
- 06/11/201446,019 mi+4,061 mi
- 16/11/201550,475 mi+4,456 mi
- 15/11/201653,713 mi+3,238 mi
- 13/11/201757,092 mi+3,379 mi
- 23/10/201860,644 mi+3,552 mi
- 29/10/201962,820 mi+2,176 mi
- 14/10/202064,529 mi+1,709 mi
- 14/10/202064,529 mi
- 14/10/202165,649 mi+1,120 mi
- 10/10/202266,552 mi+903 mi
- 10/10/202266,556 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,067 miles per year across 17 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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