2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · CT55 CKA
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 157,107 miles. MOT expired on 05 Mar 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,107 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.
CT55 CKA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2022
- 157,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CT55 CKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (CT55 CKA) between September 2008 and March 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2022 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: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
CT55 CKA Mileage History
- 10/09/200815,324 mi
- 18/09/200918,575 mi+3,251 mi
- 18/08/201022,345 mi+3,770 mi
- 19/07/201127,174 mi+4,829 mi
- 03/07/201234,431 mi+7,257 mi
- 27/06/201342,899 mi+8,468 mi
- 03/07/201450,836 mi+7,937 mi
- 01/07/201559,416 mi+8,580 mi
- 18/07/201673,130 mi+13,714 mi
- 18/07/201673,133 mi+3 mi
- 01/03/201780,900 mi+7,767 mi
- 01/03/201780,900 mi
- 27/02/2018102,026 mi+21,126 mi
- 04/03/2019128,789 mi+26,763 mi
- 05/03/2019128,833 mi+44 mi
- 04/03/2020140,991 mi+12,158 mi
- 06/03/2021149,488 mi+8,497 mi
- 05/03/2022157,107 mi+7,619 mi
Average of roughly 10,518 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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