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At a glance
This 2005 Vauxhall Astra Petrol 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 101,374 miles on the clock, averaging 6,656 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 OV54 VKJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 101,374 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,988 |
| Average per year | 6,656 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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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
| Registration | OV54 VKJ |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Astra |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About OV54 VKJ
What car is OV54 VKJ?
OV54 VKJ is an grey Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.
What is the mileage of OV54 VKJ?
The last recorded mileage for OV54 VKJ was 101,374 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV54 VKJ passed its MOT?
OV54 VKJ has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Aug 2017.
Is OV54 VKJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV54 VKJ 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 OV54 VKJ?
OV54 VKJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.