2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · GX55 MXG
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 159,922 miles. MOT status: Failed. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,922 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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GX55 MXG Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 06/06/2022
- 159,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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GX55 MXG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (GX55 MXG) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 June 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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