2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · PE55 EEF
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13/09/2005. Recorded mileage 101,568 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,568 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
PE55 EEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2024
- 101,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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PE55 EEF Mileage History
- 22/09/202198,311 mi
- 28/02/2023100,643 mi+2,332 mi
- 28/02/2023100,649 mi+6 mi
- 27/02/2024101,563 mi+914 mi
- 12/04/2024101,568 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,275 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PE55 EEF 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 (PE55 EEF) between September 2021 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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