2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SF55 YTO
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 113,677 miles. MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,677 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.
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SF55 YTO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 07/11/2022
- 113,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF55 YTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (SF55 YTO) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SF55 YTO Mileage History
- 03/11/2021101,431 mi
- 09/11/2021101,431 mi
- 07/11/2022113,677 mi+12,246 mi
Average of roughly 12,118 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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