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AF05 XLK

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,561 mi
Last recorded98,561 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 98,561 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 98,561 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2016 86,163 miles

Oil leak ()

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Fail 26 Oct 2016 86,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2015 77,356 miles

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

engine oil leak noted

possible power steering oil leak

screen wash switch operation reversed

Fail 21 Oct 2015 77,356 miles

possible power steering oil leak

screen wash switch operation reversed

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak noted

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 71,756 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 66,928 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2013 58,615 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 58,615 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 49,173 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 49,173 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 40,152 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 39,938 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 30,665 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,733 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 12,575 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 XLK is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

AF05 XLK is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is AF05 XLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 XLK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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