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FY55 SKO

2005 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 1598cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 85,589 miles on the clock, averaging 6,909 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for FY55 SKO

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,589
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2008
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,909

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,589 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,568
Average per year6,909
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FY55 SKO 28k42k57k71k86k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,589 miles
Since last MOT+7,568 miles
PASS
Mileage78,021 miles
Since last MOT+10,046 miles
PASS
Mileage67,975 miles
Since last MOT+4,458 miles
PASS
Mileage63,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,517 miles
Since last MOT+5,340 miles
PASS
Mileage58,177 miles
Since last MOT+6,410 miles
PASS
Mileage51,767 miles
Since last MOT+5,876 miles
PASS
Mileage45,891 miles
Since last MOT+8,113 miles
PASS
Mileage37,778 miles
Since last MOT+9,919 miles
PASS
Mileage27,859 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

RegistrationFY55 SKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About FY55 SKO

What car is FY55 SKO?

FY55 SKO is an silver Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2005.

What is the mileage of FY55 SKO?

The last recorded mileage for FY55 SKO was 85,589 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY55 SKO passed its MOT?

FY55 SKO has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 Feb 2017.

Is FY55 SKO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY55 SKO 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 FY55 SKO?

FY55 SKO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.