2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · DG55 FVD
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 122,323 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
DG55 FVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2024
- 122,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 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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DG55 FVD Mileage History
- 02/09/202392,722 mi
- 02/09/202392,722 mi
- 29/08/2024122,124 mi+29,402 mi
- 18/09/2024122,267 mi+143 mi
- 25/09/2024122,323 mi+56 mi
Average of roughly 27,786 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DG55 FVD 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 (DG55 FVD) between September 2023 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2024 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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