2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · SD05 HRA
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 71,140 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,140 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.
SD05 HRA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 71,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SD05 HRA Mileage History
- 02/02/202434,295 mi
- 12/02/202434,297 mi+2 mi
- 21/01/202550,621 mi+16,324 mi
- 30/01/202550,812 mi+191 mi
- 10/02/202671,140 mi+20,328 mi
Average of roughly 18,214 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SD05 HRA 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 (SD05 HRA) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 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 (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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