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AF55 HSC

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,445 mi
Last recorded74,445 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 HSC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2014 74,445 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 74,445 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,163 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 72,163 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 67,219 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 62,149 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Sep 2011 62,148 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,079 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 49,743 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inside edge & split in outer wall

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 1 Sep 2009 49,610 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inside edge & split in outer wall

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,045 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 HSC is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HSC, 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 HSC registered?

AF55 HSC is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is AF55 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 HSC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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