VAUXHALL ASTRA WU55EBZ has 25 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2005 VAUXHALL ASTRA has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 175,859 miles 3 months ago on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 16:18.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Wednesday 20th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

WU55EBZ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH JANUARY 2027175,859 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED21ST JANUARY 2026175,856 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 202523RD FEBRUARY 2026168,467 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED3RD FEBRUARY 2025168,467 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 202423RD FEBRUARY 2025160,348 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED19TH FEBRUARY 2024160,341 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Lagging In Operation (1.2.1 (d))
  10. DANGEROUS - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 202323RD FEBRUARY 2024150,747 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 202223RD FEBRUARY 2023142,307 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Bald On Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Corrosion Present On Many Steering And Suspension Components.
  4. ADVISORY - Boot Very Very Difficult To Open And Close.
  5. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Slightly Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (4.3.3 (b))
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 202123RD FEBRUARY 2022135,454 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Wearing Smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 202023RD FEBRUARY 2021129,051 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Bald On Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Wearing Smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Boot Difficult To Open.
FAILED18TH FEBRUARY 2020129,033 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Bald On Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Lower Arm Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Wearing Smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Boot Difficult To Open.
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 201918TH FEBRUARY 2020118,807 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Wearing Smooth (1.1.2 (c))
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 201818TH FEBRUARY 2019109,665 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Anti Slip Worn.
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Low On Edge. (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Strong Advisory (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED12TH FEBRUARY 2018109,662 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Anti Slip Worn.
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Very Low On Edge. (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Low On Edge. (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Strong Advisory (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 201718TH FEBRUARY 2018100,193 MI
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 201618TH FEBRUARY 201790,895 MI
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 201518TH FEBRUARY 201680,500 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 201418TH FEBRUARY 201570,040 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Brake Pedal Antislip Worn.
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 201318TH FEBRUARY 201459,836 MI
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 201218TH FEBRUARY 201346,639 MI
FAILED7TH FEBRUARY 201246,635 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 201118TH FEBRUARY 201235,216 MI
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 201018TH FEBRUARY 201123,858 MI
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 200918TH FEBRUARY 201014,624 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Wearing Low
  2. USER ENTERED - Corrosion On Brake Discs
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 200810TH OCTOBER 200914,302 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WU55EBZ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

WU55EBZ MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

WU55EBZ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 175,859 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,374 miles

WU55EBZ FAQs

This Vauxhall Astra with registration WU55EBZ was manufactured on Monday 10th October 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.7 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 175,859 miles, so this Vauxhall has travelled an average of 8,374 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Vauxhall Astra beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WU55EBZ has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Vauxhall Astra has had 57 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 8 Minor, 10 Major, 1 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Vauxhall Astra is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does WU55EBZ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 WU55EBZ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WU55EBZ Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 WU55EBZ does have Tax. Read more

When does WU55EBZ Tax expire?

The current Tax for WU55EBZ will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does WU55EBZ MOT expire?

The current MOT for WU55EBZ will expire in 9 months on Wednesday 20th January 2027. Read more

When did WU55EBZ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WU55EBZ was on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 16:18. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WU55EBZ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for WU55EBZ we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has WU55EBZ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for WU55EBZ we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WU55EBZ?

WU55EBZ is registered as a 2005 Vauxhall Astra. Read more

How many miles has WU55EBZ done?

The odometer reading for WU55EBZ at the last MOT in January 2026 was 175,859 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,374 miles per year. Read more

How old is WU55EBZ?

The vehicle WU55EBZ was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Monday 10th October 2005. Read more

What colour is WU55EBZ?

The official colour of WU55EBZ is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does WU55EBZ have?

WU55EBZ has a 1.7 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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