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AF55 GFU

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,769 mi
Last recorded123,769 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 GFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 123,769 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside front and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside inner tie-rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner surface perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner surface perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise clean and repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers casings heavily corroded

engine rattle

Fail 2 Sep 2020 123,769 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lens deterioration (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside front and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside inner tie-rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner surface perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner surface perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise clean and repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers casings heavily corroded

engine rattle

Pass 19 Aug 2019 121,949 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge no cords/ply exposed at time

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm uneven wear inner outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wear uneven inner (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise clean off and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear shock abosrbers casings corroding

exhaust flexi pipe mesh slight deterioration

Pass 23 Aug 2018 119,452 miles

1)Exhaust flexi pipe deterioration mesh.(2)Oil staining /seep engine

Headlamp lens slightly defective slight deterioration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn edges surface cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear shock absorber casings corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2017 116,468 miles

1)Rear number plate damaged.(2)Rear indicators slight discolour.(3)Offside front tyre slight wear edges.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 113,905 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 110,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 107,457 miles

Nearside front steering inner tierod minor wear

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 104,787 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 99,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2011 89,476 miles

1.Front brake discs worn. 2.Steering inner tie rods slight wear/play.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,541 miles

1.Front brake discs slightly worn. 2.Nearside and offside front slight play inner tie rods(steering arms).

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 75,541 miles

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

1.Front brake discs slightly worn. 2.Nearside and offside front slight play inner tie rods(steering arms).

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 53,961 miles

o/s/r tyre uneven wear on inner edge

steering arms have slight play in

Pass 30 Aug 2008 41,067 miles

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

steering arms have slight play

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 GFU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GFU, 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 GFU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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