2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · LT55 OPS
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 94,662 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,662 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.
LT55 OPS Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 94,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LT55 OPS Mileage History
- 22/09/200812,201 mi
- 06/10/200914,701 mi+2,500 mi
- 15/10/201016,671 mi+1,970 mi
- 19/10/201016,679 mi+8 mi
- 20/07/201118,211 mi+1,532 mi
- 20/06/201218,929 mi+718 mi
- 21/06/201319,760 mi+831 mi
- 16/06/201420,167 mi+407 mi
- 20/06/201420,184 mi+17 mi
- 13/07/201526,390 mi+6,206 mi
- 13/07/201526,390 mi
- 08/07/201631,508 mi+5,118 mi
- 11/07/201631,521 mi+13 mi
- 07/07/201736,013 mi+4,492 mi
- 20/06/201839,609 mi+3,596 mi
- 22/06/201839,626 mi+17 mi
- 17/07/201947,230 mi+7,604 mi
- 17/07/201947,230 mi
- 20/07/202058,892 mi+11,662 mi
- 21/07/202058,892 mi
- 16/07/202167,917 mi+9,025 mi
- 06/07/202277,687 mi+9,770 mi
- 08/07/202277,687 mi
- 26/06/202383,700 mi+6,013 mi
- 03/06/202590,244 mi+6,544 mi
- 05/06/202590,246 mi+2 mi
- 12/05/202694,662 mi+4,416 mi
Average of roughly 4,676 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
LT55 OPS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (LT55 OPS) between September 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 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: Brakes (35 issues), Tyres (25 issues), Steering (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 97 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded through at rear. (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
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