2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · YY05 GUW
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2005. Recorded mileage 77,283 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/02/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,283 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
YY05 GUW Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2015
- 77,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect 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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YY05 GUW Mileage History
- 19/02/200823,584 mi
- 22/12/200825,505 mi+1,921 mi
- 16/02/200925,507 mi+2 mi
- 09/02/201032,140 mi+6,633 mi
- 07/02/201141,105 mi+8,965 mi
- 08/02/201141,125 mi+20 mi
- 20/01/201250,429 mi+9,304 mi
- 20/01/201250,429 mi
- 12/02/201358,301 mi+7,872 mi
- 11/02/201467,372 mi+9,071 mi
- 09/02/201577,283 mi+9,911 mi
Average of roughly 7,701 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
YY05 GUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (YY05 GUW) between February 2008 and February 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
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