2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · MV55 VDP
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 129,216 miles. MOT expired on 18 Feb 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 18 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,216 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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 VDP Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2025
- 129,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV55 VDP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (MV55 VDP) between August 2008 and February 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 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: Brakes (27 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Steering (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 78 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
MV55 VDP Mileage History
- 12/08/200829,856 mi
- 18/08/200829,981 mi+125 mi
- 14/08/200943,009 mi+13,028 mi
- 20/08/201053,371 mi+10,362 mi
- 17/08/201160,330 mi+6,959 mi
- 11/08/201271,630 mi+11,300 mi
- 02/08/201380,683 mi+9,053 mi
- 05/08/201380,755 mi+72 mi
- 06/08/201380,755 mi
- 02/08/201489,203 mi+8,448 mi
- 06/08/201598,557 mi+9,354 mi
- 06/08/2016109,168 mi+10,611 mi
- 10/08/2016109,304 mi+136 mi
- 08/08/2017116,145 mi+6,841 mi
- 15/08/2017116,202 mi+57 mi
- 31/08/2018120,375 mi+4,173 mi
- 03/09/2018120,388 mi+13 mi
- 22/08/2019123,479 mi+3,091 mi
- 25/08/2020125,722 mi+2,243 mi
- 28/08/2020125,746 mi+24 mi
- 05/10/2021127,343 mi+1,597 mi
- 01/02/2023128,436 mi+1,093 mi
- 02/02/2023128,436 mi
- 23/01/2024129,050 mi+614 mi
- 23/01/2024129,050 mi
- 19/02/2025129,216 mi+166 mi
Average of roughly 6,013 miles per year across 26 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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