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AF05 ZBY

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,590 mi
Last recorded89,590 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ZBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 89,590 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on outside edge

rear parking brake not locking off on roller brake test

Fail 25 Sep 2013 89,562 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)

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on outside edge

rear parking brake not locking off on roller brake test

Pass 26 Sep 2012 80,809 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 73,531 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 57,439 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 40,621 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 27,187 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,339 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 17,266 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZBY is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ZBY, 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 ZBY registered?

AF05 ZBY is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is AF05 ZBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 ZBY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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