2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · KJ55 LCX
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 163,362 miles. MOT valid until 12/07/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,362 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1796cc
KJ55 LCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 163,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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KJ55 LCX Mileage History
- 20/06/2024150,113 mi
- 11/07/2025159,118 mi+9,005 mi
- 11/07/2025159,118 mi
- 10/07/2026163,358 mi+4,240 mi
- 10/07/2026163,362 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,449 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KJ55 LCX 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 (KJ55 LCX) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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