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WR55 OAJ

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 112,039 miles on the clock, averaging 7,601 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 WR55 OAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,039
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,601

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading112,039 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,001
Average per year7,601
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR55 OAJ 48k64k80k96k112k '08'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage112,039 miles
Since last MOT+6,001 miles
PASS
Mileage106,038 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,013 miles
Since last MOT+6,814 miles
PASS
Mileage99,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,199 miles
Since last MOT+3,715 miles
PASS
Mileage95,484 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,482 miles
Since last MOT+7,980 miles
PASS
Mileage87,502 miles
Since last MOT+1,717 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,785 miles
Since last MOT+10,956 miles
PASS
Mileage74,829 miles
Since last MOT+10,850 miles
PASS
Mileage63,979 miles
Since last MOT+6,923 miles
PASS
Mileage57,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,056 miles
Since last MOT+8,588 miles
PASS
Mileage48,468 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 OAJ
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 OAJ

What car is WR55 OAJ?

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

What is the mileage of WR55 OAJ?

The last recorded mileage for WR55 OAJ was 112,039 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR55 OAJ passed its MOT?

WR55 OAJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 28 Apr 2017.

Is WR55 OAJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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