2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · MW05 ESU
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/07/2005. Recorded mileage 215,173 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,173 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1598cc
MW05 ESU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 06/08/2026
- 215,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MW05 ESU Mileage History
- 07/05/2024179,488 mi
- 17/05/2024179,490 mi+2 mi
- 20/05/2025197,844 mi+18,354 mi
- 20/05/2025197,844 mi
- 06/08/2026215,173 mi+17,329 mi
Average of roughly 15,877 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MW05 ESU 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 (MW05 ESU) between May 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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