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WV05 URE

2005 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, West of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 60,353 miles on the clock, averaging 4,430 miles per year, well 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 WV05 URE

MOT Status
Due date passed
60,353
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
4,430

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

Low mileage
Latest reading60,353 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,430
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV05 URE 24k33k42k51k60k '08'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,353 miles
Since last MOT+11,933 miles
PASS
Mileage48,420 miles
Since last MOT+494 miles
PASS
Mileage47,926 miles
Since last MOT+2,310 miles
PASS
Mileage45,616 miles
Since last MOT+5,353 miles
PASS
Mileage40,263 miles
Since last MOT+4,017 miles
PASS
Mileage36,246 miles
Since last MOT+3,596 miles
PASS
Mileage32,650 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,535 miles
Since last MOT+4,603 miles
PASS
Mileage27,932 miles
Since last MOT+3,794 miles
PASS
Mileage24,138 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

RegistrationWV05 URE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WV05 URE

What car is WV05 URE?

WV05 URE is a silver Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WV05 URE?

The last recorded mileage for WV05 URE was 60,353 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV05 URE passed its MOT?

WV05 URE has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2016.

Is WV05 URE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV05 URE 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 WV05 URE?

WV05 URE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.