2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · WP05 MXU
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 06 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 191,404 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP05 MXU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2022
- 191,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP05 MXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (WP05 MXU) between July 2008 and June 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2022 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: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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.
WP05 MXU Mileage History
- 03/07/200884,941 mi
- 03/07/200884,941 mi
- 06/07/200999,552 mi+14,611 mi
- 19/07/2010113,459 mi+13,907 mi
- 01/08/2011120,789 mi+7,330 mi
- 01/08/2011120,789 mi
- 07/08/2012128,291 mi+7,502 mi
- 10/10/20130 mi-128,291 mi
- 16/01/2015145,505 mi+145,505 mi
- 01/02/2016151,778 mi+6,273 mi
- 25/01/2017158,314 mi+6,536 mi
- 26/01/2018167,195 mi+8,881 mi
- 31/01/2019173,713 mi+6,518 mi
- 30/01/2020180,445 mi+6,732 mi
- 29/01/2021185,669 mi+5,224 mi
- 21/06/2022191,404 mi+5,735 mi
- 21/06/2022191,404 mi
Average of roughly 7,624 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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