2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · OU55 YUH
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 155,152 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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OU55 YUH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/02/2025
- 155,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU55 YUH 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 (OU55 YUH) between January 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
OU55 YUH Mileage History
- 29/01/2022129,824 mi
- 09/02/2023136,338 mi+6,514 mi
- 17/02/2024144,429 mi+8,091 mi
- 26/02/2025155,152 mi+10,723 mi
Average of roughly 8,230 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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