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AD54 VBP

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,940 mi
Last recorded134,940 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 VBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 134,940 miles

Front exhaust heat shield damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (renew asap) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 119,051 miles

Central Rear rear axle corrosion and n s r spring

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

Offside Front washer jet slight blocked

Rear Upper both rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2022 118,892 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear rear axle corrosion and n s r spring

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

Offside Front washer jet slight blocked

Rear Upper both rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2021 112,607 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 112,606 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail at calliper (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 105,731 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 105,729 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 94,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin + cannot fully see! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuffing! (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated!

Fail 11 Mar 2019 94,576 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin + cannot fully see! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuffing! (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated!

Pass 13 Mar 2018 90,521 miles

Engine management light on.

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 90,521 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is perished badly exposing cords. (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management light on.

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 86,770 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Mar 2017 86,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,875 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 75,873 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light is on

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2015 75,873 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light is on

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 61,212 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 56,029 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,216 miles

o/s/r coil spring broken on end

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 32,571 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 24,416 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,178 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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AD54 VBP is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VBP, 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 VBP is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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