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AF55 HFW

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

168,565 mi
Last recorded168,565 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 168,565 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 158,004 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 149,159 miles

front subframe becoming worn in a number of places

Fail 28 Sep 2023 149,156 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

front subframe becoming worn in a number of places

Pass 29 Sep 2022 138,330 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 128,585 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 128,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 121,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 121,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 116,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2019 116,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2019 108,972 miles

1/ both head lights becoming dull

2/ front tyres wearing on inside edges

3/ center exhaust silencer becoming corroded

4/ slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Fail 5 Jan 2019 108,972 miles

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

1/ both head lights becoming dull

2/ front tyres wearing on inside edges

3/ center exhaust silencer becoming corroded

4/ slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2018 97,104 miles

2/ slight play in n/s of steering rack

3/ center exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 85,322 miles

1. n/s/f tyre wearing low on outside edge 2.o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

3exhaust centre box starting to corrode 4.slight damage to front number plate

5.slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 8 Jan 2016 73,074 miles

1/ center exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2016 561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

1/ center exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2015 59,687 miles

1.slight blow on front exhaust flexi joint

Pass 4 Jan 2014 50,469 miles

1.off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,536 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 35,725 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 35,725 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 28,944 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 28,944 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 24,040 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 24,034 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 17,274 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,427 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 HFW is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 HFW, 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 HFW registered?

AF55 HFW is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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The MOT history for AF55 HFW shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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