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AF05 XBR

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,462 mi
Last recorded140,462 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 140,462 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 129,881 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 113,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 96,084 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres deteriorating between tread [ cracking]

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 96,084 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres deteriorating between tread [ cracking]

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 84,356 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2013 67,933 miles

All tyres starting to perish and have small deep cuts in tread

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,706 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,625 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 29,744 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 8,379 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 3,834 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 XBR is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XBR, 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 XBR registered?

AF05 XBR is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is AF05 XBR safe to buy?

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