2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · GL05 LCG
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 115,017 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,017 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.
GL05 LCG Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2024
- 115,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL05 LCG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (GL05 LCG) between June 2008 and May 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
GL05 LCG Mileage History
- 16/06/20089,175 mi
- 13/06/200913,289 mi+4,114 mi
- 25/06/201019,084 mi+5,795 mi
- 20/06/201131,325 mi+12,241 mi
- 16/06/201245,694 mi+14,369 mi
- 16/06/201245,694 mi
- 20/06/201357,723 mi+12,029 mi
- 05/06/201465,487 mi+7,764 mi
- 08/06/201573,168 mi+7,681 mi
- 22/06/201679,273 mi+6,105 mi
- 14/06/201785,221 mi+5,948 mi
- 22/06/201891,344 mi+6,123 mi
- 22/06/201891,344 mi
- 21/06/201997,651 mi+6,307 mi
- 24/06/201997,651 mi
- 01/02/2021108,911 mi+11,260 mi
- 01/02/2021108,911 mi
- 09/05/2024115,017 mi+6,106 mi
Average of roughly 6,658 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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