2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · WR05 FFP
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 44,744 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,744 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.
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.
WR05 FFP Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2025
- 44,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR05 FFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (WR05 FFP) between June 2008 and June 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
WR05 FFP Mileage History
- 06/06/20086,781 mi
- 08/06/20098,757 mi+1,976 mi
- 07/06/201010,198 mi+1,441 mi
- 04/06/201111,317 mi+1,119 mi
- 07/06/201211,659 mi+342 mi
- 08/05/201312,444 mi+785 mi
- 29/05/201412,957 mi+513 mi
- 29/05/201412,957 mi
- 15/05/201513,146 mi+189 mi
- 16/05/201613,780 mi+634 mi
- 22/05/201715,721 mi+1,941 mi
- 09/05/201816,934 mi+1,213 mi
- 24/05/201917,523 mi+589 mi
- 24/05/201917,523 mi
- 16/07/202020,311 mi+2,788 mi
- 12/01/202225,321 mi+5,010 mi
- 12/01/202225,321 mi
- 22/11/202226,839 mi+1,518 mi
- 22/11/202226,839 mi
- 28/11/202339,283 mi+12,444 mi
- 28/11/202339,283 mi
- 31/03/202542,567 mi+3,284 mi
- 28/06/202544,744 mi+2,177 mi
- 28/06/202544,744 mi
Average of roughly 2,225 miles per year across 24 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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