2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · DG55 ULD
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 121,132 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,132 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
DG55 ULD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 121,132 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DG55 ULD Mileage History
- 29/07/2024113,873 mi
- 29/07/2024113,873 mi
- 28/07/2025118,721 mi+4,848 mi
- 30/07/2026121,130 mi+2,409 mi
- 30/07/2026121,132 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,627 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DG55 ULD 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 (DG55 ULD) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear near the back box and central (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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