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AF55 HRU

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,367 mi
Last recorded83,367 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 HRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 83,367 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 77,691 miles

All 4 brake disc rusty due to standing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 77,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

All 4 brake disc rusty due to standing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 75,815 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 75,761 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,954 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 rusty due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 69,406 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 56,306 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 56,306 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 54,609 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 50,954 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 50,778 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,408 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 42,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion lip forming on inner faces of front discs

Pass 13 Oct 2011 37,953 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear washer inop

Pass 19 Oct 2010 32,612 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,547 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wipers slight smear/drag

Pass 6 Oct 2008 16,963 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 HRU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HRU, 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 HRU registered?

AF55 HRU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 October 2005.

Is AF55 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 HRU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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