2005 Vauxhall Astravan 1.7L Diesel · VU55 HRE
2005 Vauxhall Astravan (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 160,162 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2016.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Aug 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU55 HRE Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2015
- 160,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU55 HRE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astravan (VU55 HRE) between October 2008 and September 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Battery insecure (1.9.1)”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
VU55 HRE Mileage History
- 28/10/200866,396 mi
- 26/10/200980,866 mi+14,470 mi
- 26/10/201099,301 mi+18,435 mi
- 27/10/2011116,592 mi+17,291 mi
- 20/11/2012131,425 mi+14,833 mi
- 20/11/2012131,425 mi
- 06/11/2013145,435 mi+14,010 mi
- 24/09/2014151,555 mi+6,120 mi
- 25/09/2014151,555 mi
- 29/09/2015160,162 mi+8,607 mi
- 29/09/2015160,162 mi
Average of roughly 13,552 miles per year across 11 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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