2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · NL55 GLJ
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 122,462 miles. MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,462 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.
NL55 GLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 122,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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NL55 GLJ Mileage History
- 23/10/2021108,108 mi
- 22/10/2022115,520 mi+7,412 mi
- 23/10/2023118,056 mi+2,536 mi
- 11/10/2024119,787 mi+1,731 mi
- 18/10/2025122,462 mi+2,675 mi
Average of roughly 3,601 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NL55 GLJ 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 (NL55 GLJ) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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.
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