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AF05 UZJ

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,671 mi
Last recorded131,671 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 UZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 131,671 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front anti roll bar link worn

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 122,024 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 May 2016 112,892 miles

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

Front light lens both misty

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front mirror tied up

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

slight play inner steering joints

Pass 11 Jun 2015 103,339 miles

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

front light lens slight misty

rear shocks slight corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 94,137 miles

Coolant leak

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

rear exhaust box outer cassing corroding off

Pass 17 Jun 2013 84,970 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 84,969 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 75,034 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 75,034 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 64,167 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 52,598 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,541 miles

both rear tyres worn to the legal limit

Pass 2 Jun 2008 25,567 miles

rear tyres on 3mm.

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 UZJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UZJ, 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 UZJ registered?

AF05 UZJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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