2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · ND55 VSP
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 81,730 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,730 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.
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.
ND55 VSP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2024
- 81,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND55 VSP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (ND55 VSP) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
ND55 VSP Mileage History
- 12/09/202262,953 mi
- 09/09/202370,250 mi+7,297 mi
- 11/09/202370,255 mi+5 mi
- 13/09/202481,730 mi+11,475 mi
Average of roughly 9,369 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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