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AE55 HFF

2005 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,388 mi
Last recorded89,388 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 HFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 89,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jun 2018 89,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,239 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 83,237 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,079 miles

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

hand brake 16% efficiency

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 6 Apr 2016 74,070 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective bonnet wont open (8.4.2)

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

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

hand brake 16% efficiency

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Apr 2015 70,917 miles

Both front tyres worn to 2.5mm & worn on inner edge

Handbrake has travel

Nail in nearside rear tyre (unrepairable)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 16 Apr 2015 70,917 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn to 2.5mm & worn on inner edge

Handbrake has travel

Nail in nearside rear tyre (unrepairable)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 31 Mar 2014 63,130 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front door mirror cover missing .

slight fraying on offside front seat belt

Pass 23 Apr 2012 53,252 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 51,670 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 51,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 46,330 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 46,330 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,665 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 38,665 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,553 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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AE55 HFF is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AE55 HFF, 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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AE55 HFF is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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