2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FN55 SWK
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 88,879 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,879 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FN55 SWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 88,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN55 SWK 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 SWK) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
FN55 SWK Mileage History
- 14/10/202274,098 mi
- 12/10/202380,272 mi+6,174 mi
- 10/10/202485,599 mi+5,327 mi
- 15/10/202485,639 mi+40 mi
- 16/10/202588,879 mi+3,240 mi
Average of roughly 4,918 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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