The road tax status for GF55 VFZ is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for GF55 VFZ?

The MOT for GF55 VFZ is valid and due for renewal on or before 24 January 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of GF55 VFZ?

The recorded mileage for GF55 VFZ is 148,803 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is GF55 VFZ ULEZ compliant?

No, GF55 VFZ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does GF55 VFZ have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, GF55 VFZ is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

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2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · GF55 VFZ

GF55 VFZ

2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 12/12/2005. Recorded mileage 148,803 miles. MOT valid until 24/01/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin: 2005 · Maidstone
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 24/01/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 148,803 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.7L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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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Mileage: 148,803 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2005
Engine: 1686cc

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GF55 VFZ Key Findings

24 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
148,803 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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✗ Outstanding recall notice

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GF55 VFZ Mileage History

08/12/200872,286 mi
10/12/200982,001 mi+9,715 mi
10/12/200982,001 mi
09/12/201085,724 mi+3,723 mi
09/12/201191,082 mi+5,358 mi
09/12/201191,082 mi
12/12/201398,972 mi+7,890 mi
02/12/2014101,164 mi+2,192 mi
04/01/2017111,158 mi+9,994 mi
04/01/2017111,159 mi+1 mi
20/01/2018115,951 mi+4,792 mi
19/01/2019119,680 mi+3,729 mi
19/01/2019119,681 mi+1 mi
11/01/2020127,972 mi+8,291 mi
16/01/2021132,672 mi+4,700 mi
16/01/2021132,673 mi+1 mi
17/01/2022135,874 mi+3,201 mi
17/01/2022135,875 mi+1 mi
09/01/2023138,730 mi+2,855 mi
13/01/2023138,732 mi+2 mi
23/01/2024142,914 mi+4,182 mi
18/01/2025145,819 mi+2,905 mi
25/01/2025145,820 mi+1 mi
08/01/2026148,803 mi+2,983 mi

Average of roughly 4,479 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

GF55 VFZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 16:16

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (GF55 VFZ) between December 2008 and January 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (47 issues), Tyres (30 issues), Suspension (25 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 98 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken shocker corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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