2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · WD55 AHZ
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 175,680 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jan 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
WD55 AHZ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2022
- 175,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD55 AHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (WD55 AHZ) between December 2008 and January 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
WD55 AHZ Mileage History
- 19/12/200885,337 mi
- 20/12/200885,337 mi
- 20/11/200996,904 mi+11,567 mi
- 23/11/200996,908 mi+4 mi
- 26/01/2011107,069 mi+10,161 mi
- 12/01/2012118,477 mi+11,408 mi
- 03/08/2012122,531 mi+4,054 mi
- 03/08/2012122,531 mi
- 19/07/2013132,640 mi+10,109 mi
- 19/07/2013132,648 mi+8 mi
- 18/07/2014144,926 mi+12,278 mi
- 01/08/2014145,580 mi+654 mi
- 07/07/2015159,353 mi+13,773 mi
- 27/07/2015159,957 mi+604 mi
- 28/07/201515,964 mi-143,993 mi
- 28/11/2018164,314 mi+148,350 mi
- 26/11/2019167,888 mi+3,574 mi
- 14/12/2020173,117 mi+5,229 mi
- 15/01/2022175,680 mi+2,563 mi
- 15/01/2022175,680 mi
Average of roughly 6,911 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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