2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AV55 WWP
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 165,648 miles. MOT expired on 05 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,648 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.
AV55 WWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2025
- 165,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV55 WWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (AV55 WWP) between January 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2025 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 (14 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate will not open (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
AV55 WWP Mileage History
- 13/01/2023153,148 mi
- 08/01/2024160,398 mi+7,250 mi
- 14/02/2024161,140 mi+742 mi
- 14/02/2024161,140 mi
- 07/04/2025165,648 mi+4,508 mi
Average of roughly 5,602 miles per year across 5 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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