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AF55 UAK

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,698 mi
Last recorded72,698 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 UAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,698 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,335 miles

offside rear tyre worn on both edges @ close to limit

very slight dampness nearside @ offside rear shock absorber

Fail 10 Mar 2015 59,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre worn on both edges @ close to limit

very slight dampness nearside @ offside rear shock absorber

Pass 6 Feb 2014 52,441 miles

rear indicators slightly faded

some play nearside front anti roll bar outer link rod lower ball joint

Pass 26 Nov 2012 44,687 miles

nearside front anti roll bar outer link rod lower ball joint some play

Pass 17 Oct 2011 35,618 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge @ close to limit

nearside rear tyre has screw in tread

Pass 15 Oct 2010 32,229 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front wiper blades smeary.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 26,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 22,664 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 UAK is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UAK, 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 UAK registered?

AF55 UAK is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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The MOT history for AF55 UAK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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