2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · LV55 VKC
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 158,672 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,672 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.
LV55 VKC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 158,672 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LV55 VKC 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 (LV55 VKC) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
LV55 VKC Mileage History
- 25/08/2023148,645 mi
- 23/08/2024153,638 mi+4,993 mi
- 27/08/2025158,671 mi+5,033 mi
- 27/08/2025158,672 mi+1 mi
- 27/08/2025158,672 mi
Average of roughly 4,998 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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