2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · GV55 HKO
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 100,090 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,090 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.
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GV55 HKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
- 100,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV55 HKO 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 (GV55 HKO) between January 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2025 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
GV55 HKO Mileage History
- 14/01/202291,899 mi
- 23/01/202397,217 mi+5,318 mi
- 31/01/202397,217 mi
- 29/05/2025100,087 mi+2,870 mi
- 11/06/2025100,090 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,405 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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