2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FA05 BNF
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 22 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 165,607 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,607 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.
FA05 BNF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 03/08/2026
- 165,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 21 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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FA05 BNF Mileage History
- 30/01/2023145,773 mi
- 31/01/2024150,271 mi+4,498 mi
- 27/01/2025156,655 mi+6,384 mi
- 30/01/2025156,731 mi+76 mi
- 03/08/2026165,607 mi+8,876 mi
Average of roughly 5,656 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FA05 BNF 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 (FA05 BNF) between January 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
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