2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FG55 HWH
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 147,584 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Mar 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- 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.
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FG55 HWH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 22/11/2022
- 147,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG55 HWH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (FG55 HWH) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Emissions not tested coolant leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
FG55 HWH Mileage History
- 09/11/2021141,635 mi
- 09/11/2021141,635 mi
- 22/11/2022147,584 mi+5,949 mi
Average of roughly 5,746 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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