2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · WM05 EBK
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 132,543 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM05 EBK Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2023
- 132,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM05 EBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (WM05 EBK) between April 2008 and January 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Steering (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
WM05 EBK Mileage History
- 18/04/200824,865 mi
- 22/04/200930,623 mi+5,758 mi
- 17/04/201035,413 mi+4,790 mi
- 21/04/201139,172 mi+3,759 mi
- 11/04/201246,801 mi+7,629 mi
- 27/04/201360,237 mi+13,436 mi
- 26/03/201470,939 mi+10,702 mi
- 30/03/201579,350 mi+8,411 mi
- 24/03/201688,685 mi+9,335 mi
- 31/03/2017101,965 mi+13,280 mi
- 28/03/2018111,570 mi+9,605 mi
- 04/04/2018111,574 mi+4 mi
- 10/07/2019116,894 mi+5,320 mi
- 15/07/2019116,894 mi
- 13/01/2021121,046 mi+4,152 mi
- 12/01/2022126,123 mi+5,077 mi
- 26/01/2022126,128 mi+5 mi
- 19/01/2023132,538 mi+6,410 mi
- 23/01/2023132,543 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,292 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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