2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KS05 VPL
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10/08/2005. Recorded mileage 103,452 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,452 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1598cc
KS05 VPL Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2025
- 103,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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KS05 VPL Mileage History
- 04/09/200828,206 mi
- 10/09/200931,743 mi+3,537 mi
- 13/09/201034,580 mi+2,837 mi
- 09/09/201137,316 mi+2,736 mi
- 11/09/201239,805 mi+2,489 mi
- 10/09/201342,802 mi+2,997 mi
- 04/09/201445,161 mi+2,359 mi
- 23/09/201547,713 mi+2,552 mi
- 22/09/201649,651 mi+1,938 mi
- 14/09/201751,538 mi+1,887 mi
- 14/09/201751,541 mi+3 mi
- 19/09/201853,062 mi+1,521 mi
- 23/10/201959,696 mi+6,634 mi
- 12/10/202063,822 mi+4,126 mi
- 23/10/202174,418 mi+10,596 mi
- 22/10/202283,680 mi+9,262 mi
- 22/10/202283,682 mi+2 mi
- 13/10/202392,701 mi+9,019 mi
- 03/10/2024101,640 mi+8,939 mi
- 07/10/2024101,644 mi+4 mi
- 03/07/2025103,418 mi+1,774 mi
- 08/07/2025103,452 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 4,468 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
KS05 VPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (KS05 VPL) between September 2008 and July 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
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