2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · VN05 WZT
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 88,393 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jun 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,393 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.
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VN05 WZT Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2019
- 88,393 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.
VN05 WZT 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 (VN05 WZT) between April 2008 and May 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2019 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: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 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)”.
VN05 WZT Mileage History
- 08/04/20088,593 mi
- 15/06/200920,926 mi+12,333 mi
- 12/06/201026,183 mi+5,257 mi
- 06/06/201129,725 mi+3,542 mi
- 07/06/201129,726 mi+1 mi
- 09/06/201244,906 mi+15,180 mi
- 24/05/201359,220 mi+14,314 mi
- 10/06/201467,359 mi+8,139 mi
- 04/06/201572,086 mi+4,727 mi
- 31/05/201676,274 mi+4,188 mi
- 27/05/201777,333 mi+1,059 mi
- 09/06/201881,778 mi+4,445 mi
- 09/06/201881,778 mi
- 23/05/201988,393 mi+6,615 mi
Average of roughly 7,175 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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