2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · YC55 UUY
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 103,329 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,329 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.
YC55 UUY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2025
- 103,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YC55 UUY Mileage History
- 16/04/2024100,894 mi
- 16/04/2024100,894 mi
- 16/05/2025103,323 mi+2,429 mi
- 17/05/2025103,329 mi+6 mi
- 17/05/2025103,329 mi
Average of roughly 2,245 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YC55 UUY 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 (YC55 UUY) between April 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 May 2025 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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