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AF05 UAB

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

163,967 mi
Last recorded163,967 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 163,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 153,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Apr 2023 153,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 140,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 140,472 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 129,242 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 129,241 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 118,316 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 106,311 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 106,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 93,585 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,740 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 65,821 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 65,821 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Washer jet partially blocked.

Pass 11 Apr 2015 53,611 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,449 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 42,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 32,010 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 32,010 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 26,599 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 23,877 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)

rust lip on both front brake discs

Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,698 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 16,162 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 14,188 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 UAB is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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