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FH05 NLO

2005 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Vauxhall Astra Petrol 1796cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 86,725 miles on the clock, averaging 8,346 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for FH05 NLO

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,725
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2008
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
8,346

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading86,725 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,550
Average per year8,346
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FH05 NLO 34k47k60k73k87k '08'14'11

Check FH05 NLO

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,725 miles
Since last MOT+5,550 miles
PASS
Mileage81,175 miles
Since last MOT+11,035 miles
PASS
Mileage70,140 miles
Since last MOT+8,628 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,512 miles
Since last MOT+8,450 miles
PASS
Mileage53,062 miles
Since last MOT+10,068 miles
PASS
Mileage42,994 miles
Since last MOT+9,387 miles
PASS
Mileage33,607 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
PASS
Mileage33,590 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Astra

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Astra models (1998–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Central locking door mechanism (driver's door microswitches and lock motors)

Microswitches in driver's door wear out, interrupting central locking signal; lock motors seize from dirt/moisture. · Typical repair: £100-250 (switches £20-50, motors £50-100 + labour).

Passenger compartment wiring connectors (transverse harness under carpet, front-rear junction)

Connectors corrode from wet carpets (leaks or spills), causing glitches in electrics/ECUs. · Typical repair: £150-400 (harness section £50-150 + drying/labour; full harness £300+).

Rear brake calipers (seizing/pistons)

Caliper pistons corrode/seize, causing uneven pad wear. · Typical repair: £200-450 per side (caliper £80-150 + discs/pads/labour).

Front suspension wheel bearings (integrated in hubs)

Bearings wear prematurely due to hub design, especially on pothole-heavy UK roads. · Typical repair: £250-500 per side (hub assembly £100-200 + labour/alignment).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 NLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FH05 NLO

What car is FH05 NLO?

FH05 NLO is an blue Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FH05 NLO?

The last recorded mileage for FH05 NLO was 86,725 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH05 NLO passed its MOT?

FH05 NLO has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Jul 2014.

Is FH05 NLO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH05 NLO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FH05 NLO?

FH05 NLO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.