2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DY55 XAL
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 174,491 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY55 XAL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2022
- 174,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY55 XAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (DY55 XAL) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Upper mount corroded. (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Upper mount corroded. (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits to high (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
DY55 XAL Mileage History
- 27/10/2021149,731 mi
- 20/10/2022174,256 mi+24,525 mi
- 25/10/2022174,491 mi+235 mi
Average of roughly 24,929 miles per year across 3 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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