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AD54 CEA

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,512 mi
Last recorded164,512 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 CEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 164,512 miles

Front Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.15 (b))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 164,512 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer and inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer and inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 159,453 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

eml light is on

Fail 19 Feb 2018 159,382 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

eml light is on

Pass 23 Feb 2017 154,500 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 154,481 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Pass 19 Feb 2016 145,822 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 139,218 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edge.

Slight play in nearside front steering.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 136,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre sidewall perishing and edge of tread cracking

offside mirror back missing

Fail 22 Feb 2014 136,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre sidewall perishing and edge of tread cracking

offside mirror back missing

Pass 16 Feb 2013 129,485 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 124,270 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 23 Jan 2012 124,270 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 21 Jan 2011 109,333 miles

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 30 Jan 2010 97,780 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 97,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 83,729 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust becoming corroded

front and rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

n/s/r tyre cracking up in tread area,worn on edges and low on tread

o/s/f tyre low on tread

rear brake discs becoming corroded on inner areas

Pass 4 Jan 2008 68,037 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 68,037 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AD54 CEA is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD54 CEA, 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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AD54 CEA is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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