2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · EY55 RZC
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 100,992 miles. MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,992 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.
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.
EY55 RZC Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 100,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY55 RZC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (EY55 RZC) between August 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (30 issues), Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (26 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Steering (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 86 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed Due to rear exhaust box missing (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
EY55 RZC Mileage History
- 23/08/200817,099 mi
- 22/08/200920,793 mi+3,694 mi
- 14/08/201025,939 mi+5,146 mi
- 13/08/201130,310 mi+4,371 mi
- 31/08/201235,731 mi+5,421 mi
- 17/08/201340,807 mi+5,076 mi
- 08/09/201448,041 mi+7,234 mi
- 10/09/201555,327 mi+7,286 mi
- 10/09/201555,327 mi
- 31/08/201664,874 mi+9,547 mi
- 31/08/201664,874 mi
- 08/09/201777,061 mi+12,187 mi
- 08/09/201777,061 mi
- 31/08/201879,829 mi+2,768 mi
- 16/08/201980,700 mi+871 mi
- 16/08/201980,700 mi
- 02/09/202081,291 mi+591 mi
- 02/09/202081,291 mi
- 01/09/202181,818 mi+527 mi
- 02/09/202181,818 mi
- 31/08/202284,846 mi+3,028 mi
- 05/09/202284,846 mi
- 02/09/202389,500 mi+4,654 mi
- 20/09/202389,507 mi+7 mi
- 04/09/202493,480 mi+3,973 mi
- 04/09/202493,480 mi
- 18/09/202596,977 mi+3,497 mi
- 18/09/202596,977 mi
- 20/08/2026100,992 mi+4,015 mi
- 21/08/2026100,992 mi
Average of roughly 4,662 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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