2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · KC55 KCY
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 131,742 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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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KC55 KCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 08/04/2024
- 131,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC55 KCY 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 (KC55 KCY) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
KC55 KCY Mileage History
- 02/03/2022118,155 mi
- 04/03/2022118,155 mi
- 06/04/2023125,961 mi+7,806 mi
- 11/04/2023125,961 mi
- 08/04/2024131,742 mi+5,781 mi
Average of roughly 6,463 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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