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AE05 RXS

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,678 mi
Last recorded140,678 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 RXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 140,678 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 128,509 miles

Front flexy exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper windscreen cracked

engine light on

Fail 13 Mar 2018 128,509 miles

Front flexy exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper windscreen cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 20 Mar 2017 116,518 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine light on

windscreen cracked on o/s but not effecting drivers view ahead

Pass 11 Mar 2016 104,905 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine light on

Fail 10 Mar 2016 10,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and flat spot (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine light on

Pass 23 Feb 2015 95,380 miles

both front tyres 2mm

both rear tyres perishing

condition and beam intensity o/s headlamp glass

condition o/s rack gaiter and dampness around gaiter

condition o/s/f up right anti roll bar link rubber BORDERLINE

engine managemnt light on

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 22 Mar 2014 87,676 miles

both front tyres 2mm

corrosion and wear both front brake discs

engine management light on

frosting of both rear indicator light len's and colour of both indictors BORDERLINE

n/s/r handbrake performance

play in steering rack o/s

Pass 4 Feb 2013 78,400 miles

both rear indicators fading

emissions BORDERLINE

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre only just legal

security of front number plate

smoke emissions BORDERLINE

Pass 30 Jan 2012 71,286 miles

engine warning light on

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 11 Feb 2011 65,148 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside 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)

crack in front number plate

Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,973 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine Oil Leak

Front Number plate Slightly damaged

Nail in Nearside Rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,243 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 39,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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AE05 RXS is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE05 RXS, 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 AE05 RXS registered?

AE05 RXS is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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