2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KL55 YVY
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 134,211 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Apr 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,211 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- 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.
KL55 YVY Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2016
- 134,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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KL55 YVY Mileage History
- 01/10/200828,747 mi
- 28/09/200940,526 mi+11,779 mi
- 20/09/201051,979 mi+11,453 mi
- 30/09/201164,041 mi+12,062 mi
- 25/09/201274,718 mi+10,677 mi
- 01/10/201380,831 mi+6,113 mi
- 01/10/201380,832 mi+1 mi
- 26/08/2014101,297 mi+20,465 mi
- 26/08/2014101,297 mi
- 01/09/2015123,000 mi+21,703 mi
- 20/08/2016134,211 mi+11,211 mi
- 20/08/2016134,211 mi
Average of roughly 13,375 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
KL55 YVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (KL55 YVY) between October 2008 and August 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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