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AB05 JEZ

2005 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,177 mi
Last recorded145,177 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB05 JEZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 145,177 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone cuts to treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 145,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed from front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from badly corroded feed pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture feed to flexi (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture feed from front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone cuts to treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 140,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 140,045 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 133,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear tyre starting to perish on tread

Pass 19 Apr 2018 128,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 123,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 112,219 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished out of shape and close to limit

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 107,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 100,924 miles

Back box exhaust is corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre tread is out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 93,336 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 86,868 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 77,557 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,721 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 68,360 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 68,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2008 58,617 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 58,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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AB05 JEZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AB05 JEZ, 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.

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AB05 JEZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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