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AF55 UAC

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,492 mi
Last recorded103,492 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 UAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 103,492 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disck (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 5 Oct 2024 99,260 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 98,285 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 98,285 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 93,939 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 93,939 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 89,477 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 89,477 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 82,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 82,264 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 80,498 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 80,498 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 76,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 72,859 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 68,815 miles

Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm both sides (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 64,913 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x ()

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 62,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 59,645 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 56,879 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 53,462 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 53,462 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 48,093 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,517 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,184 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 26,118 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 UAC is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UAC, 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 UAC registered?

AF55 UAC is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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