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ST05 BYN

2005 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 82,247 miles on the clock, averaging 7,429 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 ST05 BYN

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,247
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
7,429

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading82,247 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,818
Average per year7,429
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ST05 BYN 28k42k55k69k82k '08'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,247 miles
Since last MOT+3,818 miles
PASS
Mileage78,429 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,426 miles
Since last MOT+6,828 miles
PASS
Mileage71,598 miles
Since last MOT+7,869 miles
PASS
Mileage63,729 miles
Since last MOT+7,303 miles
PASS
Mileage56,426 miles
Since last MOT+8,225 miles
PASS
Mileage48,201 miles
Since last MOT+10,845 miles
PASS
Mileage37,356 miles
Since last MOT+9,236 miles
PASS
Mileage28,120 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

RegistrationST05 BYN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About ST05 BYN

What car is ST05 BYN?

ST05 BYN is an silver Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Dundee in 2005.

What is the mileage of ST05 BYN?

The last recorded mileage for ST05 BYN was 82,247 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST05 BYN passed its MOT?

ST05 BYN has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Jun 2015.

Is ST05 BYN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST05 BYN 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 ST05 BYN?

ST05 BYN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.