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A5 RJH

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,234 mi
Last recorded42,234 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 RJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 42,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 41,621 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2024 41,459 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 May 2024 41,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 41,165 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 40,514 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 40,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 38,116 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 38,112 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 37,582 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 37,309 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,485 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 35,966 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 35,067 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 33,884 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 33,103 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 31,408 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 30,386 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 27,695 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,627 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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A5 RJH is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 75,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 RJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A5 RJH?

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What year was A5 RJH registered?

A5 RJH is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is A5 RJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 RJH shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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