2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · WG05 CMX
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 125,275 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,275 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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WG05 CMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 27/06/2024
- 125,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG05 CMX 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 (WG05 CMX) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Towbar component defective towbar mount/bracket bent (6.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track rod not track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track rod not track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
WG05 CMX Mileage History
- 28/06/2022116,553 mi
- 28/06/2022116,553 mi
- 23/06/2023120,882 mi+4,329 mi
- 26/06/2023120,883 mi+1 mi
- 27/06/2024125,275 mi+4,392 mi
Average of roughly 4,364 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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