2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DN05 XAJ
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 150,358 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,358 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.
DN05 XAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2024
- 150,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN05 XAJ 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 (DN05 XAJ) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2024 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: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
DN05 XAJ Mileage History
- 08/07/2022144,478 mi
- 18/07/2023147,937 mi+3,459 mi
- 18/07/2023147,938 mi+1 mi
- 09/07/2024150,358 mi+2,420 mi
- 09/07/2024150,358 mi
Average of roughly 2,933 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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