2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · YR55 JXD
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 189,766 miles. MOT expired on 05 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,766 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.
YR55 JXD Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2024
- 189,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR55 JXD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (YR55 JXD) between August 2008 and March 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 15 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
YR55 JXD Mileage History
- 26/08/200835,423 mi
- 10/09/200949,486 mi+14,063 mi
- 10/09/200949,486 mi
- 23/08/201071,058 mi+21,572 mi
- 24/08/201071,058 mi
- 14/09/201187,929 mi+16,871 mi
- 14/09/201187,929 mi
- 29/09/2012106,827 mi+18,898 mi
- 01/10/2013121,662 mi+14,835 mi
- 01/10/2013121,662 mi
- 24/09/2014135,182 mi+13,520 mi
- 24/09/2014135,182 mi
- 09/09/2015144,421 mi+9,239 mi
- 11/09/2015144,437 mi+16 mi
- 01/09/2016152,672 mi+8,235 mi
- 06/09/2016152,886 mi+214 mi
- 04/10/2017157,732 mi+4,846 mi
- 31/01/2018157,846 mi+114 mi
- 01/02/2018157,851 mi+5 mi
- 31/01/2019163,122 mi+5,271 mi
- 31/01/2019163,127 mi+5 mi
- 28/02/2020168,988 mi+5,861 mi
- 28/02/2020168,991 mi+3 mi
- 02/03/2021173,501 mi+4,510 mi
- 03/03/2021173,502 mi+1 mi
- 26/02/2022178,676 mi+5,174 mi
- 28/02/2022178,684 mi+8 mi
- 01/03/2023184,020 mi+5,336 mi
- 01/03/2023184,047 mi+27 mi
- 27/02/2024189,749 mi+5,702 mi
- 06/03/2024189,766 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 9,941 miles per year across 31 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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