2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AP05 AXF
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 80,816 miles. MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,816 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.
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.
AP05 AXF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2024
- 80,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP05 AXF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (AP05 AXF) between June 2008 and October 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
AP05 AXF Mileage History
- 26/06/200815,588 mi
- 23/06/200926,044 mi+10,456 mi
- 03/06/201032,096 mi+6,052 mi
- 09/06/201140,810 mi+8,714 mi
- 19/06/201250,394 mi+9,584 mi
- 19/06/201357,617 mi+7,223 mi
- 10/06/201460,375 mi+2,758 mi
- 09/06/201563,574 mi+3,199 mi
- 02/06/201666,517 mi+2,943 mi
- 07/06/201666,517 mi
- 07/06/201769,913 mi+3,396 mi
- 14/06/201872,292 mi+2,379 mi
- 18/06/201975,552 mi+3,260 mi
- 20/11/202078,917 mi+3,365 mi
- 21/10/202179,482 mi+565 mi
- 20/10/202279,902 mi+420 mi
- 06/11/202380,300 mi+398 mi
- 30/10/202480,816 mi+516 mi
Average of roughly 3,991 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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