2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FL55 TGF
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 08 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 68,916 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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.
FL55 TGF Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 68,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FL55 TGF Mileage History
- 07/02/200924,557 mi
- 07/02/200924,557 mi
- 10/07/201029,859 mi+5,302 mi
- 07/01/201234,406 mi+4,547 mi
- 12/01/201335,907 mi+1,501 mi
- 25/06/201437,956 mi+2,049 mi
- 03/07/201539,600 mi+1,644 mi
- 22/11/201642,131 mi+2,531 mi
- 18/11/201743,708 mi+1,577 mi
- 22/11/201845,516 mi+1,808 mi
- 20/11/201950,595 mi+5,079 mi
- 19/11/202053,149 mi+2,554 mi
- 12/11/202158,448 mi+5,299 mi
- 12/11/202158,448 mi
- 15/11/202262,658 mi+4,210 mi
- 15/11/202262,658 mi
- 21/11/202365,072 mi+2,414 mi
- 21/11/202365,072 mi
- 07/11/202466,476 mi+1,404 mi
- 12/11/202568,916 mi+2,440 mi
Average of roughly 2,646 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
FL55 TGF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (FL55 TGF) between February 2009 and November 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)”; “Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)”.
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