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ML05 YLO

2005 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 129,051 miles on the clock, averaging 7,378 miles per year, below 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 YLO

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,051
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,378

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,051 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,064
Average per year7,378
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ML05 YLO 32k56k80k105k129k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,051 miles
Since last MOT+5,064 miles
PASS
Mileage123,987 miles
Since last MOT+9,545 miles
PASS
Mileage114,442 miles
Since last MOT+11,870 miles
PASS
Mileage102,572 miles
Since last MOT+7,477 miles
PASS
Mileage95,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,095 miles
Since last MOT+5,262 miles
PASS
Mileage89,833 miles
Since last MOT+4,622 miles
PASS
Mileage85,211 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,211 miles
Since last MOT+5,486 miles
PASS
Mileage79,725 miles
Since last MOT+4,504 miles
PASS
Mileage75,221 miles
Since last MOT+5,550 miles
PASS
Mileage69,671 miles
Since last MOT+5,237 miles
PASS
Mileage64,434 miles
Since last MOT+8,567 miles
PASS
Mileage55,867 miles
Since last MOT+10,273 miles
PASS
Mileage45,594 miles
Since last MOT+13,681 miles
PASS
Mileage31,913 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 YLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About ML05 YLO

What car is ML05 YLO?

ML05 YLO is an silver Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of ML05 YLO?

The last recorded mileage for ML05 YLO was 129,051 miles, recorded on 27 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML05 YLO passed its MOT?

ML05 YLO has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2021.

Is ML05 YLO ULEZ compliant?

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

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