2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · MT05 XZX
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 90,228 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Nov 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- 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.
MT05 XZX Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2015
- 90,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT05 XZX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (MT05 XZX) between June 2008 and August 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2015 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
MT05 XZX Mileage History
- 13/06/200821,680 mi
- 24/06/200929,023 mi+7,343 mi
- 24/08/201036,914 mi+7,891 mi
- 02/09/201036,925 mi+11 mi
- 28/09/201149,151 mi+12,226 mi
- 18/10/201149,151 mi
- 29/08/201258,318 mi+9,167 mi
- 29/08/201258,318 mi
- 24/08/201371,436 mi+13,118 mi
- 30/08/201371,436 mi
- 20/08/201486,206 mi+14,770 mi
- 21/08/201486,206 mi
- 19/08/201590,228 mi+4,022 mi
- 19/08/201590,228 mi
Average of roughly 9,545 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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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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