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AF55 GDO

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,493 mi
Last recorded146,493 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 GDO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 146,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak rear of engine and n/s gearbox shaft seal ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 146,493 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak rear of engine and n/s gearbox shaft seal ()

Pass 15 Aug 2015 140,428 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 140,428 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 134,778 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 134,778 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 127,942 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

grease showing around nearside outer cv boot

Fail 22 Aug 2013 127,942 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

grease showing around nearside outer cv boot

Pass 9 Jan 2013 120,487 miles

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

nearside front brake disc worn/corroded inner face

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 7 Jan 2013 120,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside front brake disc worn/corroded inner face

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 12 Jan 2012 99,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 99,614 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 84,413 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 84,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 56,493 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 55,492 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AF55 GDO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 GDO, 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 GDO registered?

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

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