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AF55 AXD

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,751 mi
Last recorded165,751 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 AXD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 165,751 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 158,488 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 158,488 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 127,805 miles

handbrake cable boots poor condition

play in o/s and n/s steering rack

wiper blades poor

Fail 29 Jan 2014 127,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

handbrake cable boots poor condition

o/s/f tyre tread 1.6mm inner edge

play in o/s and n/s steering rack

wiper blades poor

Pass 18 Oct 2012 102,823 miles

handbrake cables rear boot seals perished

n/s/r tyr tread slight distortion and cracking

play in n/s steering rack

rear tyre treads low inner edges n/s 2mm o/s 3mm

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2011 85,180 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 85,180 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 20 Oct 2010 68,636 miles

both front brake discs inner edges lipped/worn

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 19 Oct 2010 68,636 miles

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

both front brake discs inner edges lipped/worn

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 14 Dec 2009 59,588 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,259 miles

slight front brake imbalance

stonechip in windscreen

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 AXD is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF55 AXD, 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 AF55 AXD registered?

AF55 AXD is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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