2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KD05 EVG
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2005. Recorded mileage 131,712 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,712 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1686cc
KD05 EVG Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2017
- 131,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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KD05 EVG Mileage History
- 27/05/200842,533 mi
- 28/05/200842,535 mi+2 mi
- 27/01/200950,560 mi+8,025 mi
- 28/01/200950,563 mi+3 mi
- 30/01/201061,118 mi+10,555 mi
- 09/05/201177,985 mi+16,867 mi
- 10/05/201177,987 mi+2 mi
- 08/05/201286,614 mi+8,627 mi
- 08/05/201286,614 mi
- 24/04/201393,911 mi+7,297 mi
- 24/04/201393,912 mi+1 mi
- 14/04/2014104,206 mi+10,294 mi
- 17/04/2015113,659 mi+9,453 mi
- 11/05/2016120,556 mi+6,897 mi
- 08/05/2017131,690 mi+11,134 mi
- 13/05/2017131,712 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 9,952 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
KD05 EVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (KD05 EVG) between May 2008 and May 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
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