2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · CE55 WLK
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 39,106 miles. MOT valid until 14 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 14 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,106 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.
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CE55 WLK Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 39,106 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.
CE55 WLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (CE55 WLK) between September 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 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 (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
CE55 WLK Mileage History
- 01/09/200821,059 mi
- 24/08/200922,246 mi+1,187 mi
- 24/08/201023,318 mi+1,072 mi
- 06/09/201124,378 mi+1,060 mi
- 28/08/201225,273 mi+895 mi
- 27/08/201325,913 mi+640 mi
- 09/09/201426,526 mi+613 mi
- 09/09/201527,225 mi+699 mi
- 11/09/201527,227 mi+2 mi
- 24/08/201627,740 mi+513 mi
- 29/08/201728,508 mi+768 mi
- 04/09/201829,121 mi+613 mi
- 20/09/201929,641 mi+520 mi
- 20/09/201929,641 mi
- 17/09/202030,043 mi+402 mi
- 13/09/202131,197 mi+1,154 mi
- 03/10/202232,335 mi+1,138 mi
- 29/09/202334,865 mi+2,530 mi
- 13/09/202435,581 mi+716 mi
- 30/09/202538,937 mi+3,356 mi
- 14/01/202639,106 mi+169 mi
- 15/01/202639,106 mi
Average of roughly 1,039 miles per year across 22 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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