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AF55 HEJ

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,043 mi
Last recorded122,043 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 HEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 122,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 113,130 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 113,060 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 105,550 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 98,367 miles

body damage

Pass 6 Sep 2018 88,662 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 77,346 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 77,346 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 64,480 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,859 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 52,990 miles

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

O/s/r tyre wearing/worn on edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 48,464 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,957 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 40,265 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 40,265 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,154 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,313 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 32,313 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,839 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 HEJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HEJ, 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 HEJ registered?

AF55 HEJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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