2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · FL05 XMT
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 145,956 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL05 XMT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2024
- 145,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL05 XMT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (FL05 XMT) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FL05 XMT Mileage History
- 05/02/2022138,063 mi
- 02/02/2023141,412 mi+3,349 mi
- 06/02/2023141,441 mi+29 mi
- 07/02/2024145,956 mi+4,515 mi
Average of roughly 3,937 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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