2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · WP05 RXT
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 173,364 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP05 RXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 173,364 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.
WP05 RXT 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 (WP05 RXT) between July 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WP05 RXT Mileage History
- 21/07/2022155,736 mi
- 17/05/2023160,935 mi+5,199 mi
- 31/05/2023160,950 mi+15 mi
- 03/06/2024165,431 mi+4,481 mi
- 22/05/2025173,364 mi+7,933 mi
Average of roughly 6,214 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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