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AF05 VLC

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,417 mi
Last recorded111,417 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 111,417 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded quite corroded. Borderline pass (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 106,060 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 100,095 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 99,887 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2014 93,338 miles

Front brake disc on offside in very poor condition.

Front brakes out of balance.

offside front steel brake pipe corroded.

Fail 22 Aug 2014 93,338 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc on offside in very poor condition.

Front brakes out of balance.

offside front steel brake pipe corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 83,362 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 80,356 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 76,399 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 72,251 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,090 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,259 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,933 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 VLC is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 VLC, 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 VLC registered?

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

Is AF05 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 VLC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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