Vehicle summary
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 2010 Vauxhall Astra Petrol 1998cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 101,961 miles on the clock, averaging 6,172 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Turbo engine is known for confirmed faults.
MOT & Mileage History for EM05 UTM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 101,961 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,172 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Vauxhall Astra
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Confirmed Faults
Earth wire degrades, frays, or loses continuity/polarity over time, causing intermittent poor connections.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EM05 UTM |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Astra |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1998cc |
| Year | 2010 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EM — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About EM05 UTM
What car is EM05 UTM?
EM05 UTM is an blue Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2010.
What is the mileage of EM05 UTM?
The last recorded mileage for EM05 UTM was 101,961 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EM05 UTM passed its MOT?
EM05 UTM has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2026.
Is EM05 UTM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EM05 UTM is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is EM05 UTM?
EM05 UTM is approximately 16 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.