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AF55 HFL

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

93,338 mi
Last recorded93,338 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 93,338 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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 93,338 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))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 81,711 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 81,708 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 69,135 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust middle box corroded but not leaking

oil in steering rack but not dripping

Fail 15 Mar 2022 69,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering arm deformed inner knuckle (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust middle box corroded but not leaking

oil in steering rack but not dripping

Pass 15 Mar 2021 67,656 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 67,637 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 66,759 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 66,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 63,541 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust condition heavily corroded recommend replace

Pass 20 Mar 2018 60,477 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,864 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 56,864 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 53,518 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewalls

exhaust second skin coroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 53,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewalls

exhaust second skin coroded

Pass 29 Aug 2015 48,083 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 48,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,315 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 38,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs worn

Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,373 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 29,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,235 miles

Consideable free travel on handbrake.

Considerable noise on rear brake application.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 20,709 miles

Nearside front tyre under inflated.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,709 miles

Nearside front tyre under inflated.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,591 miles

off side rear tyre screw in tread

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 HFL is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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