2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FL55 TKF
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 22 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 143,679 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,679 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 TKF Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2022
- 143,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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FL55 TKF Mileage History
- 09/12/200874,812 mi
- 14/11/200989,408 mi+14,596 mi
- 08/12/201098,240 mi+8,832 mi
- 29/11/2011103,821 mi+5,581 mi
- 22/01/2013107,808 mi+3,987 mi
- 22/01/2013107,808 mi
- 26/02/2014114,973 mi+7,165 mi
- 27/02/2014114,973 mi
- 28/02/2015118,708 mi+3,735 mi
- 18/02/2016123,778 mi+5,070 mi
- 23/02/2017129,025 mi+5,247 mi
- 12/04/2018138,492 mi+9,467 mi
- 27/04/2018138,495 mi+3 mi
- 30/04/2021139,047 mi+552 mi
- 13/07/2022143,674 mi+4,627 mi
- 13/07/2022143,679 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,067 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
FL55 TKF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (FL55 TKF) between December 2008 and July 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2022 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 (13 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
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