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AF55 HRO

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,367 mi
Last recorded167,367 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 HRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 167,367 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 167,357 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 163,248 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 153,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 144,761 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and near limit

Pass 1 Jun 2017 136,237 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 125,547 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 116,663 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 116,663 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 113,590 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 108,103 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 108,103 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 81,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Mar 2012 81,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,284 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 55,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Oct 2010 55,760 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2009 43,271 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,212 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 HRO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HRO, 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 HRO registered?

AF55 HRO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is AF55 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 HRO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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