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AD54 HHV

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

152,310 mi
Last recorded152,310 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 HHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 152,310 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 151,932 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal/flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering component leaking rack /gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

center heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2020 143,154 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 143,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 131,804 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 131,804 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 122,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 122,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 114,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) quite a lot of free play and requires checking ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 114,125 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) quite a lot of free play and requires checking ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 104,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp lenses deteriated giving a poor image

slight play off side steering rack inner joint

Fail 23 Apr 2016 104,314 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp lenses deteriated giving a poor image

Pass 18 Apr 2015 95,429 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 88,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 77,268 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 70,884 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 70,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,808 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 64,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 53,560 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,806 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,098 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 14 Apr 2008 36,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

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 HHV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HHV, 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 HHV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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