2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · MK05 PYF
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 206,575 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK05 PYF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 206,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK05 PYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (MK05 PYF) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 23 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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.
MK05 PYF Mileage History
- 03/10/2022194,279 mi
- 01/11/2023198,752 mi+4,473 mi
- 01/11/2024202,440 mi+3,688 mi
- 30/10/2025206,575 mi+4,135 mi
Average of roughly 3,999 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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