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AF05 XKZ

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,617 mi
Last recorded111,617 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 111,617 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 110,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Meets the minimum legal requirement only (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 25 Feb 2025 110,662 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Meets the minimum legal requirement only (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 18 Mar 2024 109,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 108,709 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 15 Mar 2022 107,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear flexi ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear steel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 107,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear flexi ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear steel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 105,164 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule some ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SOME STEEL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 105,164 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule some ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SOME STEEL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 103,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2020 103,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 100,207 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2019 100,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 80,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2017 76,662 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2016 68,322 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 58,037 miles

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

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses discolouring

play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2014 57,015 miles

front discs corroded

play in rack arms

Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,789 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 27 Feb 2013 52,789 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2012 49,301 miles

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

slight play in steering track arm inner joint

Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,528 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 47,045 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 38,096 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 30,150 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 XKZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XKZ, 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 XKZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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