2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · VU55 YMY
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 90,959 miles. MOT expired on 02 May 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,959 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.
VU55 YMY Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2023
- 90,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU55 YMY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (VU55 YMY) between August 2008 and May 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (7 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
VU55 YMY Mileage History
- 06/08/200818,423 mi
- 03/08/200921,788 mi+3,365 mi
- 03/08/201026,667 mi+4,879 mi
- 27/09/201130,921 mi+4,254 mi
- 11/09/201234,263 mi+3,342 mi
- 09/10/201339,873 mi+5,610 mi
- 07/10/201445,901 mi+6,028 mi
- 07/10/201445,901 mi
- 07/10/201551,289 mi+5,388 mi
- 07/10/201551,289 mi
- 05/10/201658,627 mi+7,338 mi
- 09/10/201763,862 mi+5,235 mi
- 09/10/201869,351 mi+5,489 mi
- 03/10/201975,163 mi+5,812 mi
- 24/09/202079,285 mi+4,122 mi
- 28/09/202079,295 mi+10 mi
- 21/09/202183,085 mi+3,790 mi
- 06/10/202288,579 mi+5,494 mi
- 04/05/202390,959 mi+2,380 mi
Average of roughly 4,921 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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