2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · VE05 XBP
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 24 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 234,649 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 234,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE05 XBP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 234,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE05 XBP 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 (VE05 XBP) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VE05 XBP Mileage History
- 01/11/2022189,063 mi
- 07/11/2022189,437 mi+374 mi
- 15/11/2023208,117 mi+18,680 mi
- 18/11/2024228,562 mi+20,445 mi
- 22/12/2025234,649 mi+6,087 mi
Average of roughly 14,516 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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