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AF05 XLC

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,677 mi
Last recorded97,677 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 97,677 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 85,932 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 73,129 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Feb 2009 59,052 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 59,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 18 Feb 2009 58,747 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Feb 2008 43,806 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 43,806 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XLC is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF05 XLC?

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What year was AF05 XLC registered?

AF05 XLC is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AF05 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 XLC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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