2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · MK55 ADZ
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 153,478 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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.
MK55 ADZ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
- 153,478 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.
MK55 ADZ 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 (MK55 ADZ) between September 2008 and June 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2025 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: Suspension (23 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MK55 ADZ Mileage History
- 16/09/200861,026 mi
- 16/09/200977,672 mi+16,646 mi
- 15/09/201090,102 mi+12,430 mi
- 27/04/201194,975 mi+4,873 mi
- 27/04/201194,975 mi
- 30/04/2012101,242 mi+6,267 mi
- 23/04/2013107,967 mi+6,725 mi
- 23/04/2013107,967 mi
- 23/04/2014113,845 mi+5,878 mi
- 15/04/2015118,788 mi+4,943 mi
- 15/04/2015118,788 mi
- 16/04/2016128,010 mi+9,222 mi
- 27/04/2017137,341 mi+9,331 mi
- 27/04/2017137,344 mi+3 mi
- 16/04/2018140,916 mi+3,572 mi
- 17/04/2018140,916 mi
- 03/04/2019140,922 mi+6 mi
- 06/04/2020140,947 mi+25 mi
- 08/04/2020140,947 mi
- 26/04/2021141,859 mi+912 mi
- 26/04/2021141,883 mi+24 mi
- 04/05/2022144,675 mi+2,792 mi
- 01/06/2023147,878 mi+3,203 mi
- 31/05/2024150,485 mi+2,607 mi
- 31/05/2024150,486 mi+1 mi
- 25/06/2025153,478 mi+2,992 mi
- 25/06/2025153,478 mi
Average of roughly 5,512 miles per year across 27 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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