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AF55 HGG

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,312 mi
Last recorded118,312 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 HGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 118,312 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 118,312 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 112,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 112,022 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 106,083 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 106,083 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 100,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

slight play in nearside front steering

Pass 11 Dec 2014 95,533 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 91,176 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 80,241 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 80,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 70,448 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 61,334 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 61,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,425 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,929 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 HGG is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HGG, 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 HGG registered?

AF55 HGG is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AF55 HGG safe to buy?

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