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BW54 YEC

2005 Opel Astra

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

262,578 mi
Last recorded262,578 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Opel Astra91,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW54 YEC
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 262,578 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 254,533 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear parking brake only just reached minimum requirements

Pass 20 Jun 2024 248,109 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 240,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 234,925 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 230,477 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 226,248 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 213,604 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 213,164 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 199,972 miles

Both side rear number plate lights flickering

Pass 17 Jun 2017 186,058 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 173,591 miles

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

Pass 13 Jul 2015 162,939 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 162,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 125,457 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Astra?

Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,212
position lamp(s) not working 748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 621
Stop lamp not working 589
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BW54 YEC is a 2005 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 91,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW54 YEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Opel Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BW54 YEC registered?

BW54 YEC is a 2005 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is BW54 YEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW54 YEC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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