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AF55 HSD

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

63,159 mi
Last recorded63,159 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 HSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 63,159 miles

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

exhaUST corrodeds

front headlamps misty

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2024 60,887 miles

rear exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2023 58,019 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 55,946 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 52,761 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 50,015 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 45,620 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 42,640 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 40,360 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 36,592 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 31,643 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 28,725 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 25,370 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 21,838 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 17,586 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 13,363 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 9,591 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 9,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 5,918 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 HSD is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HSD, 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 HSD registered?

AF55 HSD is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is AF55 HSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 HSD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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