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AF05 WTP

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,870 mi
Last recorded131,870 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 131,870 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 120,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 120,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 110,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s rear tyre perishing.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 100,747 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 100,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 91,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Apr 2014 84,093 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Apr 2013 67,205 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 67,205 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,670 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 66,668 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 60,498 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 60,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,896 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 54,896 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 47,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,917 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,267 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 35,236 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 WTP is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WTP, 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 WTP is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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