2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FP55 EOR
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 15 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 142,341 miles. MOT expired on 22 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP55 EOR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2025
- 142,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP55 EOR 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 (FP55 EOR) between March 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FP55 EOR Mileage History
- 11/03/2022133,276 mi
- 14/03/2022133,276 mi
- 23/03/2023133,427 mi+151 mi
- 23/02/2024137,928 mi+4,501 mi
- 07/02/2025142,341 mi+4,413 mi
Average of roughly 3,112 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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