2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · WV55 OUW
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23/09/2005. Recorded mileage 52,563 miles. MOT valid until 24/02/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,563 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
WV55 OUW Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 52,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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WV55 OUW Mileage History
- 12/09/200812,241 mi
- 11/09/200915,839 mi+3,598 mi
- 11/09/200915,839 mi
- 13/09/201019,288 mi+3,449 mi
- 12/09/201121,723 mi+2,435 mi
- 21/09/201223,811 mi+2,088 mi
- 25/09/201325,592 mi+1,781 mi
- 25/09/201325,593 mi+1 mi
- 02/10/201426,679 mi+1,086 mi
- 21/09/201527,939 mi+1,260 mi
- 02/12/201630,108 mi+2,169 mi
- 04/12/201734,412 mi+4,304 mi
- 06/11/201837,263 mi+2,851 mi
- 08/11/201837,263 mi
- 04/12/201939,803 mi+2,540 mi
- 30/12/202042,490 mi+2,687 mi
- 05/01/202142,503 mi+13 mi
- 10/01/202246,047 mi+3,544 mi
- 08/02/202349,491 mi+3,444 mi
- 07/02/202450,712 mi+1,221 mi
- 25/02/202652,563 mi+1,851 mi
Average of roughly 2,310 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
WV55 OUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (WV55 OUW) between September 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
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