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AF05 OCG

2005 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,549 mi
Last recorded151,549 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 OCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 151,549 miles

Both headlamp beam images poor

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 151,539 miles

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

Both headlamp beam images poor

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 146,953 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 146,947 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 144,357 miles

n/s mirror cover missing

n/s sill damaged

o/s headlamp beam poor

rear discs very poor on insides pads getting low

washers poor

Fail 23 Sep 2019 144,357 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s mirror cover missing

n/s sill damaged

o/s headlamp beam poor

rear discs very poor on insides pads getting low

smell of diesel under bonnet no leaks found

washers poor

Pass 21 Jun 2018 137,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 137,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 130,850 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Bothsides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 121,430 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2016 121,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 110,047 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 104,418 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 95,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

inspection warning light on

n/s/r brake disc corroided on inner face

under engine cover

Fail 27 Feb 2013 95,607 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

inspection warning light on

n/s/r brake disc corroided on inner face

under engine cover

Pass 28 Feb 2012 91,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front outer cv boot leaking not insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2012 91,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front outer cv boot leaking not insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2010 87,470 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 67,203 miles

Advise offside front tyre starting to crack in tread area

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 67,195 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Advise offside front tyre starting to crack in tread area

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 54,902 miles

brake discs corroded

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 OCG is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AF05 OCG, 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 OCG is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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