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AF55 AYT

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,635 mi
Last recorded180,635 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 AYT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 180,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2021 162,119 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear plate cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2020 149,908 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 147,380 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 142,363 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 139,593 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 139,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 139,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 133,331 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 133,331 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 3 Oct 2013 118,909 miles

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 31 Oct 2012 108,776 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 97,461 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly fearthered

Pass 7 Oct 2010 84,983 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 73,167 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 73,144 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2009 73,116 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 55,661 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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AF55 AYT is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF55 AYT, 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 AYT registered?

AF55 AYT is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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