2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · YF05 DCU
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2005. Recorded mileage 147,466 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/07/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24/06/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,466 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1598cc
YF05 DCU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2020
- 147,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YF05 DCU Mileage History
- 28/05/200836,176 mi
- 26/05/200946,515 mi+10,339 mi
- 29/05/200946,662 mi+147 mi
- 11/05/201057,107 mi+10,445 mi
- 17/05/201167,961 mi+10,854 mi
- 28/05/201278,952 mi+10,991 mi
- 01/05/201387,979 mi+9,027 mi
- 28/05/2014100,450 mi+12,471 mi
- 30/05/2014100,459 mi+9 mi
- 27/05/2015110,810 mi+10,351 mi
- 03/06/2016118,399 mi+7,589 mi
- 03/06/2016118,401 mi+2 mi
- 08/06/2017126,670 mi+8,269 mi
- 08/06/2017126,670 mi
- 07/06/2018133,582 mi+6,912 mi
- 14/06/2018133,596 mi+14 mi
- 04/06/2019140,570 mi+6,974 mi
- 13/07/2020147,466 mi+6,896 mi
Average of roughly 9,178 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
YF05 DCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (YF05 DCU) between May 2008 and July 2020.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.888 (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 597ppm (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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