2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KA05 LRY
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 134,119 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,119 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.
KA05 LRY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 134,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KA05 LRY 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 (KA05 LRY) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 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: Lighting (9 issues), Steering (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
KA05 LRY Mileage History
- 15/05/2024127,265 mi
- 21/05/2024127,280 mi+15 mi
- 03/06/2025131,064 mi+3,784 mi
- 04/06/2025131,064 mi
- 05/06/2026134,119 mi+3,055 mi
Average of roughly 3,333 miles per year across 5 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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