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AF05 OCR

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,158 mi
Last recorded97,158 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 OCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 97,158 miles

Both rear tyres cracking tread area

Engine covers

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in tread area

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

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

Fail 14 May 2016 97,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres cracking tread area

Engine covers

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in tread area

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

Pass 9 May 2015 86,174 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 68,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 68,105 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 55,062 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,050 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,645 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,273 miles

play in steering arm/tie-rods

Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,586 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 19,466 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 OCR is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OCR, 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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What year was AF05 OCR registered?

AF05 OCR is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AF05 OCR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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