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AF55 HEU

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,562 mi
Last recorded112,562 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 112,562 miles

Exhaust center box outer skin corroded

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH wearing thin on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Headlights starting to fade

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 107,273 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

both headlamp lenses tarnished

Fail 9 Sep 2016 107,269 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to hub (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

both headlamp lenses tarnished

Pass 10 Sep 2015 96,934 miles

play in steering rack

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning light on dash

Fail 9 Sep 2015 96,934 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning light on dash

play in steering rack

Pass 29 Aug 2014 87,702 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)

engine light on dash

play and knock in steering rack

Fail 28 Aug 2014 87,702 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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)

engine light on dash

play and knock in steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2013 79,162 miles

damage to rear offside lamp clear lens

engine warning light on dash

Fail 3 Sep 2013 79,107 miles

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

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

damage to rear offside lamp clear lens

engine warning light on dash

Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,601 miles

horn button tempremental

slight play n/s/f steering rack

Fail 7 Sep 2012 71,562 miles

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

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

horn button tempremental

rear brake imbalance high recomend brake service

slight play n/s/f steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2011 60,797 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)

both front wiper blades starting to smeer

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

slight play in steering rack n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 23 Aug 2010 54,935 miles

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

advise slight play and knock in rack

Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,964 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,715 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 HEU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HEU, 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 HEU registered?

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

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