2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · PN55 EXU
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 88,214 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2019. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,214 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.
PN55 EXU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2018
- 88,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN55 EXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (PN55 EXU) between September 2008 and October 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PN55 EXU Mileage History
- 05/09/200810,857 mi
- 26/08/200913,040 mi+2,183 mi
- 11/08/201021,723 mi+8,683 mi
- 24/09/201024,305 mi+2,582 mi
- 12/09/201136,895 mi+12,590 mi
- 02/10/201246,873 mi+9,978 mi
- 05/10/201246,969 mi+96 mi
- 18/10/201353,500 mi+6,531 mi
- 20/10/201459,448 mi+5,948 mi
- 10/10/201564,667 mi+5,219 mi
- 08/09/201667,967 mi+3,300 mi
- 28/09/201668,331 mi+364 mi
- 11/10/201776,820 mi+8,489 mi
- 18/10/201776,833 mi+13 mi
- 15/10/201888,117 mi+11,284 mi
- 19/10/201888,214 mi+97 mi
Average of roughly 7,644 miles per year across 16 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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