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CE55 VHU

2005 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 120,375 miles on the clock, averaging 8,397 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 CE55 VHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,375
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,397

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 reading120,375 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,236
Average per year8,397
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE55 VHU 16k42k68k94k120k '08'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage120,375 miles
Since last MOT+7,236 miles
PASS
Mileage113,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,139 miles
Since last MOT+6,496 miles
PASS
Mileage106,643 miles
Since last MOT+17,561 miles
PASS
Mileage89,082 miles
Since last MOT+25,659 miles
PASS
Mileage63,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,423 miles
Since last MOT+4,892 miles
PASS
Mileage58,531 miles
Since last MOT+6,223 miles
PASS
Mileage52,308 miles
Since last MOT+6,889 miles
PASS
Mileage45,419 miles
Since last MOT+7,238 miles
PASS
Mileage38,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,181 miles
Since last MOT+7,331 miles
PASS
Mileage30,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,850 miles
Since last MOT+4,453 miles
PASS
Mileage26,397 miles
Since last MOT+4,834 miles
PASS
Mileage21,563 miles
Since last MOT+5,197 miles
PASS
Mileage16,366 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

RegistrationCE55 VHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About CE55 VHU

What car is CE55 VHU?

CE55 VHU is a black Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2005.

What is the mileage of CE55 VHU?

The last recorded mileage for CE55 VHU was 120,375 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE55 VHU passed its MOT?

CE55 VHU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 30 Jan 2021.

Is CE55 VHU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE55 VHU 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 CE55 VHU?

CE55 VHU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.