BG55 GAU

2005 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1229 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 24 July 2019
Last recorded mileage
19,719 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 56/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2005 Vauxhall has 17 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 19,719 miles. The car's age and past issues with the timing belt and head gasket are significant concerns.

The vehicle shows exceptionally low annual usage at approximately 5,905 miles per year, with consistent readings from 19,719 miles in 2008 to 30,023 miles in 2010.

Things to check

  • 2018-07-24: Major failure for suspension, though retested and passed same day.
  • 2018-07-24: Advisory for worn tyres on inner edge, a recurring issue.
  • Vehicle is 21 years old, with known model-specific weaknesses for timing belt and head gasket.
  • MOT expired 2019-07-24; current MOT status is 'Not valid'.

Working in its favour

  • First MOT passed 2008-04-25 with no failures or advisories.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (5,905 mi/yr) suggests light use.
  • No recurring failures on the same system after the 2018 suspension repair.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good structural integrity.

Mileage history

Apr 2008: 19,719 mi PASSMay 2009: 24,657 mi PASSMay 2010: 30,023 mi FAILMay 2010: 30,023 mi PASSJun 2011: 37,561 mi PASSJul 2012: 45,564 mi PASSJul 2013: 52,481 mi FAILJul 2013: 52,481 mi PASSJul 2014: 60,088 mi FAILJul 2014: 60,088 mi PASSJul 2015: 65,629 mi PASSJul 2016: 71,042 mi FAILJul 2016: 71,054 mi PASSJul 2017: 75,488 mi FAILJul 2017: 75,511 mi PASSJul 2018: 79,995 mi FAILJul 2018: 79,995 mi PASS80k50k20kApr 2008Jul 2018

MOT test history — 11/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2008 PASS 19,719 mi None recorded
May 2009 PASS 24,657 mi None recorded
May 2010 FAIL 30,023 mi
PRS Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
PRS Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
May 2010 PASS 30,023 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 PASS 37,561 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 PASS 45,564 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 FAIL 52,481 mi
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Jul 2013 PASS 52,481 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Jul 2014 FAIL 60,088 mi
FAIL Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Jul 2014 PASS 60,088 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 PASS 65,629 mi None recorded
Jul 2016 FAIL 71,042 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat back wont lock in position (6.2.A.1)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)
ADVISORY rear exhaust box outer casing corroded and 1 exhaust rubber mountain missing
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread
Jul 2016 PASS 71,054 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)
ADVISORY rear exhaust box outer casing corroded and 1 exhaust rubber mountain missing
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread
Jul 2017 FAIL 75,488 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded around fuel filler neck (5.2.6)
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY exhaust flexi deteriorated
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55r15 (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2017 PASS 75,511 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 FAIL 79,995 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY oil leak
Jul 2018 PASS 79,995 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY oil leak

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