2005 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · YH05 PFA
2005 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2005. Recorded mileage 74,519 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,519 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- 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
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1998cc
YH05 PFA Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2017
- 74,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 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
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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YH05 PFA Mileage History
- 21/05/200819,550 mi
- 03/06/200933,103 mi+13,553 mi
- 02/06/201044,890 mi+11,787 mi
- 02/06/201044,890 mi
- 25/05/201154,507 mi+9,617 mi
- 25/05/201154,507 mi
- 29/05/201261,928 mi+7,421 mi
- 07/02/201468,659 mi+6,731 mi
- 13/02/201468,693 mi+34 mi
- 13/02/201468,693 mi
- 29/07/201774,519 mi+5,826 mi
Average of roughly 5,983 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
YH05 PFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (YH05 PFA) between May 2008 and July 2017.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)”; “Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)”.
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