2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · RJ55 MLF
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 115,976 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
RJ55 MLF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 115,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ55 MLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (RJ55 MLF) between September 2008 and October 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Steering (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 89 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
RJ55 MLF Mileage History
- 03/09/200835,795 mi
- 09/09/200941,211 mi+5,416 mi
- 16/09/201048,273 mi+7,062 mi
- 30/08/201156,051 mi+7,778 mi
- 03/09/201262,976 mi+6,925 mi
- 03/09/201368,725 mi+5,749 mi
- 08/09/201476,081 mi+7,356 mi
- 08/09/201581,956 mi+5,875 mi
- 14/09/201687,609 mi+5,653 mi
- 15/07/201792,928 mi+5,319 mi
- 07/07/2018100,209 mi+7,281 mi
- 01/07/2019104,665 mi+4,456 mi
- 01/07/2019104,665 mi
- 18/09/2021106,321 mi+1,656 mi
- 30/09/2021106,321 mi
- 24/09/2022109,188 mi+2,867 mi
- 29/09/2023112,604 mi+3,416 mi
- 02/10/2023112,661 mi+57 mi
- 05/10/2024114,815 mi+2,154 mi
- 14/10/2025115,972 mi+1,157 mi
- 22/10/2025115,976 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,680 miles per year across 21 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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