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AO55 PHA

2005 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 1796cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 200,448 miles on the clock, averaging 18,442 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for AO55 PHA

MOT Status
Due date passed
200,448
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
18,442

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading200,448 miles
Reading date
Average per year18,442
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AO55 PHA 17k63k109k155k200k '08'18'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage200,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage200,448 miles
Since last MOT+22,200 miles
PASS
Mileage178,248 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,168 miles
Since last MOT+24,556 miles
PASS
Mileage153,612 miles
Since last MOT+230 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,382 miles
Since last MOT+23,243 miles
PASS
Mileage130,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,139 miles
Since last MOT+13,861 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,278 miles
Since last MOT+15,909 miles
PASS
Mileage100,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,369 miles
Since last MOT+14,241 miles
PASS
Mileage86,128 miles
Since last MOT+15,215 miles
PASS
Mileage70,913 miles
Since last MOT+16,626 miles
PASS
Mileage54,287 miles
Since last MOT+19,745 miles
PASS
Mileage34,542 miles
Since last MOT+17,841 miles
PASS
Mileage16,701 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

RegistrationAO55 PHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AO55 PHA

What car is AO55 PHA?

AO55 PHA is an silver Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Norwich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AO55 PHA?

The last recorded mileage for AO55 PHA was 200,448 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO55 PHA passed its MOT?

AO55 PHA has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2018.

Is AO55 PHA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO55 PHA 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 AO55 PHA?

AO55 PHA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.