MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front BRAKE CALIPER BINDING
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front BRAKE CALIPER BINDING
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear seat belt buckle sticking
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
coolant level low added coolant
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
oil level low had to add 1 litre of oil
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear seat belt buckle sticking
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
coolant level low added coolant
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
oil level low had to add 1 litre of oil
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
wiper/washer stalk broken but still operates
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight damage to windscreen
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF05 XBO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 XBO, 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 XBO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2005.
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