2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FN55 MVY
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 202,551 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
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FN55 MVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2026
- 202,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN55 MVY 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 (FN55 MVY) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 ”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (”; “Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”.
FN55 MVY Mileage History
- 31/10/2024192,085 mi
- 31/10/2024192,085 mi
- 14/10/2025197,952 mi+5,867 mi
- 21/10/2025198,114 mi+162 mi
- 14/10/2026202,551 mi+4,437 mi
Average of roughly 5,363 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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