2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · NU55 FRF
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 106,422 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,422 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.
NU55 FRF Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 106,422 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NU55 FRF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (NU55 FRF) between October 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (57 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Steering (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 90 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 Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
NU55 FRF Mileage History
- 15/10/200816,561 mi
- 16/10/200918,925 mi+2,364 mi
- 05/08/201020,705 mi+1,780 mi
- 26/07/201125,642 mi+4,937 mi
- 30/07/201125,722 mi+80 mi
- 02/08/201230,692 mi+4,970 mi
- 07/08/201230,717 mi+25 mi
- 30/09/201336,444 mi+5,727 mi
- 30/09/201336,444 mi
- 26/09/201442,488 mi+6,044 mi
- 26/09/201442,488 mi
- 26/09/201546,382 mi+3,894 mi
- 28/09/201546,400 mi+18 mi
- 23/05/201649,043 mi+2,643 mi
- 24/05/201649,045 mi+2 mi
- 02/06/201751,013 mi+1,968 mi
- 02/06/201751,013 mi
- 04/06/201851,813 mi+800 mi
- 14/08/201953,129 mi+1,316 mi
- 14/08/201953,129 mi
- 29/07/202058,384 mi+5,255 mi
- 14/07/202163,019 mi+4,635 mi
- 19/07/202163,044 mi+25 mi
- 08/08/202269,761 mi+6,717 mi
- 16/08/202269,800 mi+39 mi
- 17/08/202269,800 mi
- 17/08/202383,381 mi+13,581 mi
- 12/09/202489,704 mi+6,323 mi
- 08/09/202595,651 mi+5,947 mi
- 08/09/2026106,421 mi+10,770 mi
- 09/09/2026106,422 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,020 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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