2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · WG55 LHP
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 101,010 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG55 LHP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2023
- 101,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG55 LHP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (WG55 LHP) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2023 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner Rack End/Tie Rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
WG55 LHP Mileage History
- 11/10/202297,783 mi
- 12/10/202297,783 mi
- 05/10/2023101,010 mi+3,227 mi
- 12/10/2023101,010 mi
Average of roughly 3,218 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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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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