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AF55 AAY

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,191 mi
Last recorded45,191 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 AAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 45,191 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 45,191 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 33,407 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 33,407 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 22,627 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 11,795 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 11,795 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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AF55 AAY is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AF55 AAY, 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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How do I check the history of AF55 AAY?

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What year was AF55 AAY registered?

AF55 AAY is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is AF55 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 AAY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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