2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · CP05 LEJ
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 78,619 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,619 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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CP05 LEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 30/07/2026
- 78,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP05 LEJ 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 (CP05 LEJ) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
CP05 LEJ Mileage History
- 17/05/202468,081 mi
- 20/05/202468,081 mi
- 15/05/202568,443 mi+362 mi
- 16/05/202568,446 mi+3 mi
- 30/07/202678,619 mi+10,173 mi
Average of roughly 4,787 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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