2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · BD55 HKU
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 139,285 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BD55 HKU Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2015
- 139,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD55 HKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (BD55 HKU) between November 2008 and April 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
BD55 HKU Mileage History
- 21/11/2008139,170 mi
- 02/05/200966,172 mi-72,998 mi
- 30/03/201076,295 mi+10,123 mi
- 31/03/201076,304 mi+9 mi
- 30/03/201190,093 mi+13,789 mi
- 30/03/2012104,009 mi+13,916 mi
- 12/04/2013117,333 mi+13,324 mi
- 09/04/2014130,469 mi+13,136 mi
- 09/04/2015139,265 mi+8,796 mi
- 11/04/2015139,285 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 18 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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