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AE05 XLO

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

31,297 mi
Last recorded31,297 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 31,297 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 31,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure dot code0517 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure dot code 0517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure dot code 0517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure dot code 0517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 30,727 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres heavily perished made in 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 30,258 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 29,617 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror case broken (taped)

Fail 16 Feb 2023 29,617 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror case broken (taped)

Pass 10 Feb 2022 29,019 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged casing broken ()

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 28,393 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 27,890 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 27,109 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 26,064 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 26,064 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 25,152 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Mar 2016 24,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 23,208 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 21,843 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 21,843 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 20,841 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 19,680 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 19,680 miles

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

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

Noise from rear brakes when applied

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 18,638 miles

both rear tyres very slightly perished

Pass 4 Mar 2010 17,733 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 16,203 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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AE05 XLO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XLO, 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 XLO registered?

AE05 XLO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is AE05 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 XLO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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