2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · BD55 EAA
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 79,189 miles. MOT expired on 27 Dec 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,189 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
BD55 EAA Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2021
- 79,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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BD55 EAA Mileage History
- 16/10/20085,869 mi
- 23/10/20097,562 mi+1,693 mi
- 27/10/20109,589 mi+2,027 mi
- 26/10/201112,296 mi+2,707 mi
- 19/10/201216,194 mi+3,898 mi
- 19/10/201216,194 mi
- 21/10/201318,597 mi+2,403 mi
- 21/10/201318,597 mi
- 30/09/201426,905 mi+8,308 mi
- 30/09/201426,905 mi
- 25/09/201537,329 mi+10,424 mi
- 29/09/201649,541 mi+12,212 mi
- 29/09/201649,541 mi
- 29/09/201757,408 mi+7,867 mi
- 04/10/201866,451 mi+9,043 mi
- 04/10/201866,451 mi
- 04/10/201971,620 mi+5,169 mi
- 05/10/201971,620 mi
- 28/12/202075,792 mi+4,172 mi
- 16/12/202179,189 mi+3,397 mi
Average of roughly 5,569 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
BD55 EAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (BD55 EAA) between October 2008 and December 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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