2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · KL55 VVR
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 13/12/2005. Recorded mileage 129,086 miles. MOT valid until 30/07/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- 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
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1248cc
KL55 VVR Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 129,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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KL55 VVR Mileage History
- 09/12/200852,310 mi
- 04/12/200957,684 mi+5,374 mi
- 10/12/201061,281 mi+3,597 mi
- 08/12/201164,937 mi+3,656 mi
- 05/12/201268,333 mi+3,396 mi
- 28/11/201370,608 mi+2,275 mi
- 28/11/201370,608 mi
- 05/12/201472,979 mi+2,371 mi
- 15/12/201576,526 mi+3,547 mi
- 14/06/201676,576 mi+50 mi
- 22/05/201782,950 mi+6,374 mi
- 12/08/201786,517 mi+3,567 mi
- 14/08/201894,150 mi+7,633 mi
- 14/08/201894,150 mi
- 13/08/2019102,552 mi+8,402 mi
- 13/08/2019102,556 mi+4 mi
- 10/08/2020106,095 mi+3,539 mi
- 15/08/2020106,097 mi+2 mi
- 14/07/2021107,207 mi+1,110 mi
- 14/07/2021107,277 mi+70 mi
- 11/07/2022110,304 mi+3,027 mi
- 11/07/2022110,304 mi
- 06/07/2023114,570 mi+4,266 mi
- 06/07/2023114,570 mi
- 18/06/2024119,764 mi+5,194 mi
- 20/06/2024119,864 mi+100 mi
- 01/08/2025126,792 mi+6,928 mi
- 20/07/2026129,086 mi+2,294 mi
Average of roughly 4,360 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
KL55 VVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (KL55 VVR) between December 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (30 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.25 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
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