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AE05 ZRU

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,695 mi
Last recorded139,695 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ZRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 139,695 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 139,695 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 139,223 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust back box,temp repair

Nearside Rear Inner nail in tyre tread

Offside Front door mirror unit cover is lightly damaged

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle has been lowered all around

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 118,432 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2013 94,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre worn to the inner edge

offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 15 Nov 2012 78,880 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 68,999 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 59,332 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 52,277 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 39,982 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

DEEP CRACKS in both rear tyres

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

number plate logo not a recognised flag/symbol

Pass 16 Jan 2009 39,982 miles

DEEP CRACKS in both rear tyres

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

number plate logo not a recognised flag/symbol

Pass 2 Feb 2008 31,312 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 ZRU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZRU, 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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AE05 ZRU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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