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AF55 HSG

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,161 mi
Last recorded128,161 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 128,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 128,160 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 115,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque [BORDERLINE] (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque [BORDERLINE] (4.1.1 (b) (i))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the lower offside and the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2018 104,476 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter to front windscreen

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2018 104,474 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Damage of less than 1cm diameter to front windscreen

Exhaust system heavily corroded in places and front pipe flexible joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2017 92,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (7.1.2)

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorating

front lower gearbox mount worn

play in o/s and n/s steering rack.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 82,256 miles

slight play in nearside and offside steering arm areas.

Fail 26 Sep 2016 82,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play in nearside and offside steering arm areas.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 73,501 miles

front tyres slight wear on inner edges

play in offside steering arm area

slight play in nearside steering arm area

Pass 30 Sep 2014 65,784 miles

slight play in offside steering rack arm, area.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,436 miles

slight play in offside steering rack inner arm area

Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 48,741 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,452 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,468 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,069 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 21,784 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 HSG is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HSG, 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 HSG registered?

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

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