2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KM55 FMP
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 04 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 170,659 miles. MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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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KM55 FMP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2022
- 170,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM55 FMP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (KM55 FMP) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excessively corroded (7.1”.
KM55 FMP Mileage History
- 27/10/2021166,187 mi
- 30/10/2021166,205 mi+18 mi
- 07/11/2022170,657 mi+4,452 mi
- 17/11/2022170,659 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,228 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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