2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FL55 ULB
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 155,545 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,545 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 ULB Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 155,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FL55 ULB Mileage History
- 20/09/200869,101 mi
- 01/12/200871,762 mi+2,661 mi
- 25/11/200975,779 mi+4,017 mi
- 30/06/201183,107 mi+7,328 mi
- 21/06/201288,219 mi+5,112 mi
- 14/06/201392,947 mi+4,728 mi
- 14/06/201392,947 mi
- 04/06/201497,439 mi+4,492 mi
- 24/06/2015106,035 mi+8,596 mi
- 28/06/2016116,216 mi+10,181 mi
- 19/06/2017124,188 mi+7,972 mi
- 05/06/2018130,411 mi+6,223 mi
- 20/06/2019137,218 mi+6,807 mi
- 20/06/2019137,219 mi+1 mi
- 03/07/2020142,104 mi+4,885 mi
- 07/07/2020142,104 mi
- 15/07/2021142,651 mi+547 mi
- 16/07/2021142,651 mi
- 15/07/2022145,134 mi+2,483 mi
- 29/06/2023151,645 mi+6,511 mi
- 03/07/2023151,653 mi+8 mi
- 10/07/2024154,090 mi+2,437 mi
- 10/07/2025155,545 mi+1,455 mi
Average of roughly 5,145 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
FL55 ULB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (FL55 ULB) between September 2008 and July 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))”.
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