2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · WX05 VPC
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 127,966 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WX05 VPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 127,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WX05 VPC 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 (WX05 VPC) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Rear Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly caliper (1.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
WX05 VPC Mileage History
- 27/07/2022117,561 mi
- 21/07/2023121,368 mi+3,807 mi
- 11/07/2024125,415 mi+4,047 mi
- 02/07/2025127,966 mi+2,551 mi
- 03/07/2025127,966 mi
Average of roughly 3,545 miles per year across 5 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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