2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FH05 BXX
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 133,553 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH05 BXX Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/03/2022
- 133,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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FH05 BXX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (FH05 BXX) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 March 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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