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AJ55 JDU

2005 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Vauxhall Astra Petrol 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 130,350 miles on the clock, averaging 8,856 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ55 JDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,350
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,856

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading130,350 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,298
Average per year8,856
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ55 JDU 36k60k83k107k130k '08'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage130,350 miles
Since last MOT+5,298 miles
PASS
Mileage125,052 miles
Since last MOT+4,632 miles
PASS
Mileage120,420 miles
Since last MOT+4,644 miles
PASS
Mileage115,776 miles
Since last MOT+5,121 miles
PASS
Mileage110,655 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,655 miles
Since last MOT+6,710 miles
PASS
Mileage103,945 miles
Since last MOT+10,797 miles
PASS
Mileage93,148 miles
Since last MOT+15,137 miles
PASS
Mileage78,011 miles
Since last MOT+11,387 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,624 miles
Since last MOT+14,813 miles
PASS
Mileage51,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,811 miles
Since last MOT+15,488 miles
PASS
Mileage36,323 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Astra

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Astra models (1998–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Central locking door mechanism (driver's door microswitches and lock motors)

Microswitches in driver's door wear out, interrupting central locking signal; lock motors seize from dirt/moisture. · Typical repair: £100-250 (switches £20-50, motors £50-100 + labour).

Passenger compartment wiring connectors (transverse harness under carpet, front-rear junction)

Connectors corrode from wet carpets (leaks or spills), causing glitches in electrics/ECUs. · Typical repair: £150-400 (harness section £50-150 + drying/labour; full harness £300+).

Rear brake calipers (seizing/pistons)

Caliper pistons corrode/seize, causing uneven pad wear. · Typical repair: £200-450 per side (caliper £80-150 + discs/pads/labour).

Front suspension wheel bearings (integrated in hubs)

Bearings wear prematurely due to hub design, especially on pothole-heavy UK roads. · Typical repair: £250-500 per side (hub assembly £100-200 + labour/alignment).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AJ55 JDU

What car is AJ55 JDU?

AJ55 JDU is an black Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AJ55 JDU?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 JDU was 130,350 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 JDU passed its MOT?

AJ55 JDU has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 23 Jul 2019.

Is AJ55 JDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ55 JDU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AJ55 JDU?

AJ55 JDU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.