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AF05 OCP

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,555 mi
Last recorded156,555 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 OCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 156,555 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 156,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2020 146,619 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 135,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield lose centre.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 135,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached has come apart. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield lose centre.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 118,487 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 101,704 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 101,704 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 91,510 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,479 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner surfaces

o/s/front tyer worn on inner & wearing on outer edges

Pass 28 Feb 2014 82,741 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 82,741 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 79,516 miles

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

condensation in nearside headlamp unit

n/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/rear tyre nearly bald on inneredge

stonechips over windscreen

Fail 1 Mar 2013 79,516 miles

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

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

condensation in nearside headlamp unit

n/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/rear tyre nearly bald on inneredge

stonechips over windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,526 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 61,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,917 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,146 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,774 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 OCP is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OCP, 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 OCP is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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