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CU54 LGJ

2005 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 130,189 miles on the clock, averaging 8,580 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 CU54 LGJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,189
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,580

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading130,189 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,580
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU54 LGJ 19k47k75k102k130k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,189 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,157 miles
Since last MOT+2,344 miles
PASS
Mileage127,813 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,795 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,786 miles
Since last MOT+9,330 miles
PASS
Mileage118,456 miles
Since last MOT+9,218 miles
PASS
Mileage109,238 miles
Since last MOT+357 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,881 miles
Since last MOT+5,335 miles
PASS
Mileage103,546 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,541 miles
Since last MOT+1,979 miles
PASS
Mileage101,562 miles
Since last MOT+6,942 miles
PASS
Mileage94,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,620 miles
Since last MOT+5,936 miles
PASS
Mileage88,684 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,589 miles
Since last MOT+17,140 miles
PASS
Mileage71,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,449 miles
Since last MOT+18,189 miles
PASS
Mileage53,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,260 miles
Since last MOT+11,264 miles
PASS
Mileage41,996 miles
Since last MOT+9,698 miles
PASS
Mileage32,298 miles
Since last MOT+13,080 miles
PASS
Mileage19,218 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

RegistrationCU54 LGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About CU54 LGJ

What car is CU54 LGJ?

CU54 LGJ is a blue Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Swansea in 2005.

What is the mileage of CU54 LGJ?

The last recorded mileage for CU54 LGJ was 130,189 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU54 LGJ passed its MOT?

CU54 LGJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2021.

Is CU54 LGJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU54 LGJ 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 CU54 LGJ?

CU54 LGJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.