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AF05 OCC

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,618 mi
Last recorded76,618 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 OCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 76,618 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 74,088 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 71,693 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 71,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 69,357 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 'stone chipped' (3.2 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged and slightly adrift underneath

Pass 5 Jan 2021 67,081 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 65,224 miles

Offside Front track rod end boot has slight damage

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 62,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 60,020 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 60,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 57,324 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 54,795 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm.

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall scuffed.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 52,274 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 49,585 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 46,097 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly scrubbed/perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2012 43,143 miles

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

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

Rear tyres beginning to perish/crack.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,931 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 32,691 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 26,990 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,361 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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AF05 OCC is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AF05 OCC, 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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AF05 OCC is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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