2005 Vauxhall Astravan 1.7L Diesel · SH55 VCU
2005 Vauxhall Astravan (1.7L, diesel). First registered 02 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 163,408 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH55 VCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 163,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH55 VCU 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 Astravan (SH55 VCU) between November 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2025 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: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Body component corroded and likely to cause injury OFFSIDE REAR OUTER WHEELARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE FR”; “Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NEARSIDE INNER & OU”.
SH55 VCU Mileage History
- 21/11/2022152,677 mi
- 10/01/2023152,691 mi+14 mi
- 17/10/2023153,915 mi+1,224 mi
- 12/06/2024153,945 mi+30 mi
- 16/06/2025163,408 mi+9,463 mi
Average of roughly 4,179 miles per year across 5 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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