2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FG05 MLF
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 39,221 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG05 MLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 39,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG05 MLF 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 (FG05 MLF) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
FG05 MLF Mileage History
- 21/09/202334,059 mi
- 30/09/202436,741 mi+2,682 mi
- 30/09/202436,471 mi-270 mi
- 16/09/202539,221 mi+2,750 mi
- 16/09/202539,221 mi
Average of roughly 2,597 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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