2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · VE55 WMZ
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14/12/2005. Recorded mileage 141,488 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/02/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,488 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1796cc
VE55 WMZ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2024
- 141,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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VE55 WMZ Mileage History
- 18/11/200851,221 mi
- 30/11/200963,756 mi+12,535 mi
- 30/11/200963,756 mi
- 08/12/201076,709 mi+12,953 mi
- 09/12/201076,709 mi
- 14/12/201183,789 mi+7,080 mi
- 14/12/201183,789 mi
- 13/12/201288,996 mi+5,207 mi
- 13/12/201288,996 mi
- 07/12/201395,267 mi+6,271 mi
- 07/12/201395,267 mi
- 13/12/2014101,706 mi+6,439 mi
- 13/12/2014101,706 mi
- 08/12/2015107,009 mi+5,303 mi
- 09/12/2016112,031 mi+5,022 mi
- 04/12/2017115,466 mi+3,435 mi
- 13/12/2018118,787 mi+3,321 mi
- 13/12/2018118,787 mi
- 12/12/2019122,903 mi+4,116 mi
- 11/12/2020127,145 mi+4,242 mi
- 03/01/2022135,615 mi+8,470 mi
- 04/01/2022135,615 mi
- 17/01/2023137,521 mi+1,906 mi
- 19/01/2023137,524 mi+3 mi
- 07/02/2024141,488 mi+3,964 mi
Average of roughly 5,931 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
VE55 WMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (VE55 WMZ) between November 2008 and February 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i”; “Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking device (2.1.3 (d))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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