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AF05 UAD

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,481 mi
Last recorded71,481 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 71,481 miles

Coil spring corroded corrosion on both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on both rear shock absorber casings (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 71,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 64,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy and deteriorated not affecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy and deteriorated not affecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 62,266 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 61,106 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,201 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 59,201 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 56,796 miles

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

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

front brake discs have corrosion on inner surfaces

Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,303 miles

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 51,395 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,373 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,147 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 39,784 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 31,106 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,229 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 UAD is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UAD, 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 UAD registered?

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

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