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AF05 XBO

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,121 mi
Last recorded178,121 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 178,121 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 175,214 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 162,664 miles

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))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 162,296 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 147,382 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 147,229 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 137,492 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 118,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 99,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 98,364 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2014 87,158 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 78,607 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 68,148 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 68,018 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 57,374 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 57,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,747 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,762 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,875 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 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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What year was AF05 XBO registered?

AF05 XBO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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