2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · PE05 LTT
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 90,010 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE05 LTT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 90,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE05 LTT 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 (PE05 LTT) between July 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
PE05 LTT Mileage History
- 11/07/202263,498 mi
- 23/06/202365,542 mi+2,044 mi
- 15/07/202478,760 mi+13,218 mi
- 14/07/202585,097 mi+6,337 mi
- 26/06/202690,010 mi+4,913 mi
Average of roughly 6,697 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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