2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · MV55 VCL
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 76,655 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,655 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.
MV55 VCL Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 76,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV55 VCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (MV55 VCL) between October 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))”.
MV55 VCL Mileage History
- 13/10/200817,002 mi
- 08/10/200918,721 mi+1,719 mi
- 08/10/200918,721 mi
- 04/10/201020,900 mi+2,179 mi
- 12/10/201123,501 mi+2,601 mi
- 06/10/201226,024 mi+2,523 mi
- 05/10/201327,575 mi+1,551 mi
- 25/10/201430,966 mi+3,391 mi
- 27/10/201534,110 mi+3,144 mi
- 27/10/201534,110 mi
- 15/10/201636,764 mi+2,654 mi
- 20/10/201740,426 mi+3,662 mi
- 20/10/201740,426 mi
- 27/09/201844,878 mi+4,452 mi
- 26/10/201952,383 mi+7,505 mi
- 26/10/201952,383 mi
- 16/10/202056,246 mi+3,863 mi
- 29/10/202158,703 mi+2,457 mi
- 03/11/202261,463 mi+2,760 mi
- 03/11/202261,463 mi
- 31/10/202365,695 mi+4,232 mi
- 16/10/202470,418 mi+4,723 mi
- 29/10/202576,300 mi+5,882 mi
- 06/11/202576,655 mi+355 mi
Average of roughly 3,495 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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