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AF05 XLH

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,990 mi
Last recorded135,990 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 135,990 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 135,989 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 103,007 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,107 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 63,107 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,758 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,442 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 31,442 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 XLH is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 XLH, 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

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What year was AF05 XLH registered?

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

Is AF05 XLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 XLH 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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