2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DCZ 7187
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 95,579 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,579 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.
DCZ 7187 Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 95,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DCZ 7187 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (DCZ 7187) between July 2008 and July 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DCZ 7187 Mileage History
- 04/07/200833,053 mi
- 16/07/200947,292 mi+14,239 mi
- 13/07/201054,856 mi+7,564 mi
- 08/07/201160,002 mi+5,146 mi
- 17/07/201263,854 mi+3,852 mi
- 15/07/201368,117 mi+4,263 mi
- 14/07/201472,585 mi+4,468 mi
- 17/07/201576,002 mi+3,417 mi
- 17/07/201576,002 mi
- 01/07/201678,835 mi+2,833 mi
- 09/08/201782,070 mi+3,235 mi
- 10/07/201883,809 mi+1,739 mi
- 10/07/201883,809 mi
- 25/07/201986,418 mi+2,609 mi
- 20/07/202088,047 mi+1,629 mi
- 27/07/202189,640 mi+1,593 mi
- 15/07/202291,686 mi+2,046 mi
- 10/07/202393,007 mi+1,321 mi
- 29/07/202494,433 mi+1,426 mi
- 31/07/202595,579 mi+1,146 mi
Average of roughly 3,662 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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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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