2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · CA05 LKG
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 79,571 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,571 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.
CA05 LKG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2025
- 79,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA05 LKG 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 (CA05 LKG) between February 2024 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
CA05 LKG Mileage History
- 05/02/202470,775 mi
- 06/02/202470,775 mi
- 07/02/202579,364 mi+8,589 mi
- 17/02/202579,534 mi+170 mi
- 20/02/202579,571 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 8,429 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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