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ML05 MJE

2005 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 112,826 miles on the clock, averaging 11,132 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 ML05 MJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,826
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,132

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading112,826 miles
Reading date
Miles last year83
Average per year11,132
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML05 MJE 19k42k66k89k113k '08'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,826 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,743 miles
Since last MOT+10,102 miles
PASS
Mileage102,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,641 miles
Since last MOT+13,396 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,245 miles
Since last MOT+78,055 miles
PASS
Mileage11,190 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,190 miles
Since last MOT+11,042 miles
PASS
Mileage66,148 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,147 miles
Since last MOT+11,436 miles
PASS
Mileage54,711 miles
Since last MOT+23,035 miles
PASS
Mileage31,676 miles
Since last MOT+13,153 miles
PASS
Mileage18,523 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

RegistrationML05 MJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About ML05 MJE

What car is ML05 MJE?

ML05 MJE is an blue Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of ML05 MJE?

The last recorded mileage for ML05 MJE was 112,826 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML05 MJE passed its MOT?

ML05 MJE has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2016.

Is ML05 MJE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML05 MJE 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 ML05 MJE?

ML05 MJE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.