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AF05 XFY

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,360 mi
Last recorded82,360 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 82,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 75,308 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 74,054 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 74,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2022 71,484 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2021 65,173 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers smearing screen

Fail 10 Mar 2021 65,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers smearing screen

Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,428 miles

Front bumper slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heatshield loose (rattling)

Fail 11 Mar 2020 64,421 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heatshield loose (rattling)

Pass 11 Mar 2019 62,607 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heatshield not fully secure(rattling)

Pass 12 Mar 2018 59,720 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,557 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 53,910 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Pass 12 Mar 2015 52,159 miles

rearmost heat shield not fully secure

Pass 11 Mar 2014 49,311 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure at front fixing

Fail 11 Mar 2014 49,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust heat shield insecure at front fixing

Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,968 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 42,223 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,293 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 32,618 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,166 miles

o/s/r Seat belt not checked due to seat folded down

Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,458 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s & o/s/f tyres on wear indictor limit & feathering on inner edges

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 XFY is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XFY, 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 XFY registered?

AF05 XFY is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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