2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · KD55 DYC
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 21 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 129,506 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
KD55 DYC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2022
- 129,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KD55 DYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (KD55 DYC) between October 2022 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Outer Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected calliper stuck on handbrake not wo”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle mounting mark with chalk (5.1.2 (b”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn rear mounting mark with chalk (5.1.2 (”.
KD55 DYC Mileage History
- 24/10/2022129,413 mi
- 04/11/2022129,506 mi+93 mi
Average of roughly 3,020 miles per year across 2 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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