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AF55 GDA

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

66,478 mi
Last recorded66,478 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 66,478 miles

trim from lower windscreen jammed in wipers preventing them from working (trim temp removed for test)

Pass 24 May 2022 66,146 miles

Nearside Rear park brake reading low

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 66,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake down on effort

Fail 4 May 2021 66,021 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake down on effort

Pass 28 Apr 2020 65,950 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 65,443 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 64,966 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 61,093 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 56,364 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,372 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 49,372 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,386 miles

cracking on inner & outer tread on offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2014 43,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cracking on inner & outer tread on offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,939 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

Fail 19 Apr 2013 36,939 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,836 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 32,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2011 29,780 miles

small cut nearside rear tyre outerwall

Fail 3 May 2011 29,780 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

small cut nearside rear tyre outerwall

Pass 4 May 2010 26,960 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 24,268 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,197 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 24,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 GDA is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GDA, 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 GDA registered?

AF55 GDA is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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