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AF55 UAM

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,796 mi
Last recorded102,796 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 UAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 102,796 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 89,162 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 89,162 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2017 65,827 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,531 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 59,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn heavily on the inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2015 55,232 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 52,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 48,701 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,499 miles

engine light on

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 16 Dec 2011 41,049 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2010 38,257 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 34,188 miles

Front number plate only just acceptable

Pass 5 Dec 2008 28,503 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 UAM is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UAM, 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 UAM registered?

AF55 UAM is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is AF55 UAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 UAM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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