2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · FM05 AXS
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 176,203 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM05 AXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/10/2025
- 176,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM05 AXS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (FM05 AXS) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (”.
FM05 AXS Mileage History
- 12/10/2023151,937 mi
- 12/10/2023151,941 mi+4 mi
- 18/10/2024162,144 mi+10,203 mi
- 18/10/2024162,144 mi
- 03/10/2025176,203 mi+14,059 mi
Average of roughly 12,275 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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