2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FV55 JVR
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23/12/2005. Recorded mileage 114,250 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1796cc
FV55 JVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 12/08/2026
- 114,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FV55 JVR Mileage History
- 12/08/202390,562 mi
- 22/08/202496,839 mi+6,277 mi
- 22/08/202496,839 mi
- 07/08/2025110,508 mi+13,669 mi
- 12/08/2026114,250 mi+3,742 mi
Average of roughly 7,894 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FV55 JVR 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 (FV55 JVR) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”.
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