2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FG55 AVF
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2005. Recorded mileage 82,339 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,339 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
FG55 AVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 82,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FG55 AVF Mileage History
- 02/10/202370,768 mi
- 08/10/202476,969 mi+6,201 mi
- 10/10/202476,969 mi
- 13/08/202582,339 mi+5,370 mi
- 13/08/202582,339 mi
Average of roughly 6,205 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FG55 AVF 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 (FG55 AVF) between October 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Headlamp lens seriously defective both lenses cloudy. no patterns visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 budget”.
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