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AF55 UAN

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,102 mi
Last recorded74,102 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,102 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 57,949 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 57,949 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 51,958 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 51,958 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 51,352 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 103,338 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off side front tyre smooth on the inner edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pads worn low.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 48,064 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

All brake pads wearing low.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off side front tyre smooth on the inner edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 39,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front engine mount slight defective

o/s/f headlight slight insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2012 39,899 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front engine mount slight defective

o/s/f headlight slight insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2011 22,773 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 18,342 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 9,239 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 UAN is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UAN, 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 UAN registered?

AF55 UAN is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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