2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · MM55 CYZ
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 140,003 miles. MOT expired on 13 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,003 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.
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.
MM55 CYZ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2021
- 140,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM55 CYZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (MM55 CYZ) between October 2008 and November 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
MM55 CYZ Mileage History
- 27/10/200855,288 mi
- 17/10/200961,319 mi+6,031 mi
- 16/10/201068,051 mi+6,732 mi
- 21/10/201173,357 mi+5,306 mi
- 15/10/201277,528 mi+4,171 mi
- 11/11/201390,170 mi+12,642 mi
- 14/11/201498,983 mi+8,813 mi
- 30/10/2015105,835 mi+6,852 mi
- 09/11/2016110,798 mi+4,963 mi
- 03/11/2017112,473 mi+1,675 mi
- 09/11/2018113,618 mi+1,145 mi
- 09/11/2018113,620 mi+2 mi
- 04/10/2019113,671 mi+51 mi
- 14/10/2019113,675 mi+4 mi
- 11/11/2020125,049 mi+11,374 mi
- 09/11/2021140,003 mi+14,954 mi
- 09/11/2021140,003 mi
Average of roughly 6,499 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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