2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · L77 NCX
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 173,563 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
L77 NCX Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2022
- 173,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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L77 NCX Mileage History
- 01/07/200844,813 mi
- 04/07/200968,269 mi+23,456 mi
- 15/07/201087,599 mi+19,330 mi
- 14/09/201089,501 mi+1,902 mi
- 19/07/2011104,361 mi+14,860 mi
- 21/07/2011104,361 mi
- 17/07/2012111,746 mi+7,385 mi
- 18/07/2012111,746 mi
- 25/06/2013118,624 mi+6,878 mi
- 08/07/2013118,852 mi+228 mi
- 10/07/2014127,423 mi+8,571 mi
- 11/07/2014127,472 mi+49 mi
- 03/08/2015139,102 mi+11,630 mi
- 04/08/2015139,102 mi
- 13/09/2016149,216 mi+10,114 mi
- 14/09/2016149,216 mi
- 19/09/2017157,065 mi+7,849 mi
- 27/05/2020163,237 mi+6,172 mi
- 23/11/2020163,260 mi+23 mi
- 14/12/2020163,270 mi+10 mi
- 13/12/2021167,116 mi+3,846 mi
- 10/12/2022173,563 mi+6,447 mi
Average of roughly 8,915 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
L77 NCX 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 (L77 NCX) between July 2008 and December 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2022 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: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
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