2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · YK54 JWC
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 10 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 187,514 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,514 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK54 JWC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 187,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK54 JWC 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 (YK54 JWC) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YK54 JWC Mileage History
- 08/02/2024184,532 mi
- 12/02/2024184,589 mi+57 mi
- 12/02/2025186,355 mi+1,766 mi
- 20/02/2026187,489 mi+1,134 mi
- 26/02/2026187,514 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 1,454 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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