2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · YE55 RYD
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 21 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 83,171 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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.
YE55 RYD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2022
- 83,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE55 RYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (YE55 RYD) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened also leaking oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YE55 RYD Mileage History
- 18/08/202283,122 mi
- 22/08/202283,171 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 4,354 miles per year across 2 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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