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AF05 XGC

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,575 mi
Last recorded131,575 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 131,575 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 123,702 miles

Headlamps deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 123,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamps deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 116,188 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 116,184 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 103,673 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,014 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 96,014 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Apr 2013 90,253 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside and Nearside steering arms have slight play in

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

front exhaust flex worn

Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,253 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside and Nearside steering arms have slight play in

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

front exhaust flex worn

Pass 24 Apr 2012 83,290 miles

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

Nearside and offside front steering inner tie-rods slight wear/play in joints.

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 83,290 miles

Offside Rear 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside and offside front steering inner tie-rods slight wear/play in joints.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 72,130 miles

1.Front brake discs worn, 2.Rear brake discs lipped

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,651 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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,517 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 38,057 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 XGC is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XGC, 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 XGC is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 April 2005.

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