2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · CE55 TAE
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 56,715 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,715 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 TAE Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 56,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE55 TAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (CE55 TAE) between December 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (8 issues), Suspension (7 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
CE55 TAE Mileage History
- 02/12/200818,045 mi
- 30/11/200920,066 mi+2,021 mi
- 06/12/201021,578 mi+1,512 mi
- 05/12/201123,384 mi+1,806 mi
- 04/12/201224,948 mi+1,564 mi
- 04/12/201326,138 mi+1,190 mi
- 08/12/201427,252 mi+1,114 mi
- 08/12/201527,804 mi+552 mi
- 23/11/201629,675 mi+1,871 mi
- 04/12/201734,591 mi+4,916 mi
- 21/11/201837,911 mi+3,320 mi
- 27/11/201837,942 mi+31 mi
- 29/11/201940,946 mi+3,004 mi
- 30/11/202043,827 mi+2,881 mi
- 22/11/202146,405 mi+2,578 mi
- 23/11/202249,328 mi+2,923 mi
- 16/11/202351,857 mi+2,529 mi
- 21/11/202351,900 mi+43 mi
- 21/11/202454,304 mi+2,404 mi
- 21/11/202454,304 mi
- 21/11/202556,715 mi+2,411 mi
Average of roughly 2,279 miles per year across 21 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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