2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · CE55 OFU
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 86,950 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,950 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.
CE55 OFU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 86,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE55 OFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (CE55 OFU) between September 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 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 Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
CE55 OFU Mileage History
- 10/09/200816,812 mi
- 16/09/200816,848 mi+36 mi
- 11/09/200921,323 mi+4,475 mi
- 17/09/201024,673 mi+3,350 mi
- 08/04/201128,551 mi+3,878 mi
- 10/03/201232,552 mi+4,001 mi
- 30/03/201337,187 mi+4,635 mi
- 01/04/201442,300 mi+5,113 mi
- 20/03/201548,526 mi+6,226 mi
- 17/03/201654,662 mi+6,136 mi
- 17/03/201654,662 mi
- 26/05/201759,631 mi+4,969 mi
- 26/05/201862,764 mi+3,133 mi
- 30/04/201965,834 mi+3,070 mi
- 18/01/202171,325 mi+5,491 mi
- 19/01/202171,330 mi+5 mi
- 21/01/202274,039 mi+2,709 mi
- 24/01/202274,045 mi+6 mi
- 20/01/202376,826 mi+2,781 mi
- 26/01/202479,246 mi+2,420 mi
- 24/01/202582,791 mi+3,545 mi
- 29/01/202582,795 mi+4 mi
- 23/01/202686,949 mi+4,154 mi
- 26/01/202686,950 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,036 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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