CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF05 UZC

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

32,438 mi
Last recorded32,438 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 32,438 miles

Heavily surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Light has condensation

Pass 13 Feb 2025 28,287 miles

Front Subframe mounts are heavily surface corrosion ok at time of test with cat tool

Slight play in steering rackends

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 29 Feb 2024 25,839 miles

Nearside Front Has slight play in the steering rackend

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 27 Feb 2024 25,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad lining has come away (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Has slight play in the steering rackend

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2023 23,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2022 20,405 miles

surface corrosion to various components of under vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2021 17,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 17,491 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle (chassis and suspension components)

Pass 13 Feb 2019 16,966 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2018 16,474 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

exhaust box deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

front shock absorbers deteriorated

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2017 15,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside headlight slightly deteriorated

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

subframe and mounting points corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2017 15,853 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure top mount broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside headlight slightly deteriorated

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

subframe and mounting points corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 15,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 15,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 14,343 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 14,337 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 13,283 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 13,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 12,280 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 11,217 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 10,193 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 9,115 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 7,834 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 6,127 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF05 UZC 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 79.2%.

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 UZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF05 UZC?

You can check the full history of AF05 UZC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF05 UZC registered?

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

Is AF05 UZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 UZC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF05 UZC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF05 UZC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.