2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · MK55 MUY
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 113,084 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 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 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,084 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
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MK55 MUY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 113,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MK55 MUY 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 (MK55 MUY) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
MK55 MUY Mileage History
- 02/11/202194,429 mi
- 02/11/202299,406 mi+4,977 mi
- 30/10/2023104,367 mi+4,961 mi
- 01/11/2024109,492 mi+5,125 mi
- 21/10/2025113,084 mi+3,592 mi
Average of roughly 4,702 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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