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WR55 CTE

2005 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, West of England · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 106,931 miles on the clock, averaging 5,899 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 WR55 CTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,931
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,899

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 reading106,931 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,253
Average per year5,899
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR55 CTE 24k45k66k86k107k '08'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,931 miles
Since last MOT+13,253 miles
PASS
Mileage93,678 miles
Since last MOT+8,179 miles
PASS
Mileage85,499 miles
Since last MOT+2,004 miles
PASS
Mileage83,495 miles
Since last MOT+3,091 miles
PASS
Mileage80,404 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,404 miles
Since last MOT+3,878 miles
PASS
Mileage76,526 miles
Since last MOT+4,988 miles
PASS
Mileage71,538 miles
Since last MOT+5,557 miles
PASS
Mileage65,981 miles
Since last MOT+4,924 miles
PASS
Mileage61,057 miles
Since last MOT+5,445 miles
PASS
Mileage55,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,360 miles
PASS
Mileage50,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,252 miles
Since last MOT+6,377 miles
PASS
Mileage43,875 miles
Since last MOT+6,858 miles
PASS
Mileage37,017 miles
Since last MOT+15,315 miles
PASS
Mileage21,702 miles
PASS
Mileage24,075 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

RegistrationWR55 CTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About WR55 CTE

What car is WR55 CTE?

WR55 CTE is a silver Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WR55 CTE?

The last recorded mileage for WR55 CTE was 106,931 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR55 CTE passed its MOT?

WR55 CTE has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2022.

Is WR55 CTE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR55 CTE 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 WR55 CTE?

WR55 CTE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.