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AF55 TMU

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,749 mi
Last recorded127,749 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 TMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 127,749 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner track arm slight play

Offside Front Inner track arm slight play

Fail 6 Nov 2018 127,551 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 119,495 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 119,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 110,981 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 103,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 103,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 91,601 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing but still has two other obligatory mirrors.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 91,392 miles

Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside mirror glass missing but still has two other obligatory mirrors.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 89,039 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 30 May 2013 78,832 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 78,831 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERRISHED

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,749 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 70,749 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 54,013 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 44,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,815 miles

both rear tyres worn in steps on edges

condensation in offside rear lamp assembly

Fail 22 Oct 2008 35,815 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn in steps on edges

condensation in offside rear lamp assembly

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 TMU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TMU, 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 TMU registered?

AF55 TMU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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