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AD05 VSJ

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,863 mi
Last recorded96,863 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 VSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 96,863 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 96,733 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 90,312 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 87,794 miles

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

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

Slight play in both steering arm inner joints

Fail 3 Nov 2015 87,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Slight play in both steering arm inner joints

Pass 27 Feb 2015 79,859 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front pipe flexi section detiorated

Pass 28 Feb 2014 67,273 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 67,273 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,393 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 56,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,479 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 39,682 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 32,176 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 17,194 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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AD05 VSJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 75,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AD05 VSJ, 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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What year was AD05 VSJ registered?

AD05 VSJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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