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AF55 BGU

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,422 mi
Last recorded125,422 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 BGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 125,422 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 117,273 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 117,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 111,664 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 111,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play both rack ends

Pass 22 Apr 2014 98,991 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 98,991 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 89,082 miles

gearbox area slightly damp and noisy

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked and has a cut in not deep enough to reach ply/cords

slight play detected at both front hub assemblys

Fail 20 Sep 2013 89,082 miles

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

gearbox area slightly damp and noisy

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked and has a cut in not deep enough to reach ply/cords

slight play detected at both front hub assemblys

Pass 3 Apr 2012 66,525 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,921 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 50,921 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,057 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 37,057 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,326 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 24,711 miles

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

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

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 BGU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BGU, 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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AF55 BGU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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