2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · KT05 PLZ
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 135,731 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,731 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.
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.
KT05 PLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 135,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT05 PLZ 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 (KT05 PLZ) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 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: Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Fuel system component leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”.
KT05 PLZ Mileage History
- 10/06/2022110,341 mi
- 25/05/2023120,972 mi+10,631 mi
- 12/06/2024130,887 mi+9,915 mi
- 26/06/2024130,897 mi+10 mi
- 10/07/2025135,731 mi+4,834 mi
Average of roughly 8,233 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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