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WM05 EXB

2005 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, West of England · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 100,902 miles on the clock, averaging 5,650 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 WM05 EXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,902
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,650

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading100,902 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,650
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WM05 EXB 51k63k76k88k101k '08'17'12

Check WM05 EXB

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,902 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,902 miles
Since last MOT+5,851 miles
PASS
Mileage95,051 miles
Since last MOT+3,116 miles
PASS
Mileage91,935 miles
Since last MOT+719 miles
PASS
Mileage91,216 miles
Since last MOT+4,569 miles
PASS
Mileage86,647 miles
Since last MOT+4,555 miles
PASS
Mileage82,092 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,092 miles
Since last MOT+6,292 miles
PASS
Mileage75,800 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,795 miles
Since last MOT+6,136 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,659 miles
Since last MOT+6,880 miles
PASS
Mileage62,779 miles
Since last MOT+134 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,645 miles
Since last MOT+12,092 miles
PASS
Mileage50,553 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

RegistrationWM05 EXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WM05 EXB

What car is WM05 EXB?

WM05 EXB is a blue Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WM05 EXB?

The last recorded mileage for WM05 EXB was 100,902 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM05 EXB passed its MOT?

WM05 EXB has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2017.

Is WM05 EXB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM05 EXB 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 WM05 EXB?

WM05 EXB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.