2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · RD54 PXG
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 79,611 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,611 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RD54 PXG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2026
- 79,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RD54 PXG 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 (RD54 PXG) between January 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RD54 PXG Mileage History
- 12/01/202470,405 mi
- 04/03/202576,090 mi+5,685 mi
- 04/03/202576,095 mi+5 mi
- 07/03/202679,611 mi+3,516 mi
- 07/03/202679,611 mi
Average of roughly 4,284 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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