2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KG55 GAX
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 113,362 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,362 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.
KG55 GAX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 113,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KG55 GAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (KG55 GAX) between November 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Steering (15 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
KG55 GAX Mileage History
- 29/11/200830,753 mi
- 25/11/200940,105 mi+9,352 mi
- 30/11/201047,857 mi+7,752 mi
- 23/11/201153,671 mi+5,814 mi
- 26/11/201261,897 mi+8,226 mi
- 26/11/201370,450 mi+8,553 mi
- 27/11/201476,345 mi+5,895 mi
- 30/11/201580,913 mi+4,568 mi
- 01/12/201684,042 mi+3,129 mi
- 29/11/201789,558 mi+5,516 mi
- 28/11/201896,804 mi+7,246 mi
- 27/11/201998,256 mi+1,452 mi
- 27/11/201998,256 mi
- 28/11/2020100,830 mi+2,574 mi
- 30/11/2020100,830 mi
- 01/12/2021103,007 mi+2,177 mi
- 02/12/2021103,007 mi
- 29/11/2022105,499 mi+2,492 mi
- 02/12/2022105,499 mi
- 30/11/2023108,221 mi+2,722 mi
- 30/11/2023108,221 mi
- 28/11/2024110,845 mi+2,624 mi
- 06/12/2024110,846 mi+1 mi
- 02/12/2025113,362 mi+2,516 mi
Average of roughly 4,857 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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