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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 22 August 2026 (69 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,741 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 50/100
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 24 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 20,741 miles. The vehicle's age and past issues warrant a thorough inspection.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, showing normal annual usage of 6,396 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent increase in annual mileage.
Things to check
- Recurring suspension failures (coil springs) in 2008 and 2009 indicate structural neglect.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit (Jul 2024) and Offside Rear Tyre (Aug 2018) show recurring tyre wear advisories.
- The 2005 Vauxhall is not ULEZ-compliant, incurring a daily charge in London.
- The vehicle's 21-year age means significant accumulated wear and potential future repairs.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-08-22, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage (6,396 miles/year) suggests regular use without long periods of inactivity.
- No major recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering since 2009.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle design.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 18/24 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | FAIL | 20,741 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
|
| Aug 2008 | PASS | 20,822 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2009 | FAIL | 25,093 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) PRS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| Aug 2009 | PASS | 25,093 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2011 | PASS | 30,277 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2012 | PASS | 33,117 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2013 | PASS | 36,916 mi |
USER ENTERED small amount of play n/s/f wheel
|
| Jan 2014 | PASS | 41,324 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front 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 Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
|
| Jan 2015 | PASS | 46,423 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2015 | FAIL | 46,423 mi |
PRS Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
|
| Jan 2016 | FAIL | 50,853 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
|
| Jan 2016 | PASS | 50,853 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 53,989 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2017 | FAIL | 64,680 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
|
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 64,680 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2018 | FAIL | 76,483 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
|
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 76,483 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 81,870 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 88,132 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 97,084 mi |
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 105,683 mi |
MINOR Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 117,601 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 125,396 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
|
| Jul 2025 | PASS | 131,584 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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