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AF55 UBB

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,108 mi
Last recorded158,108 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 158,108 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 158,108 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2017 146,857 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 146,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 134,639 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 121,761 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened link (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 109,753 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 109,753 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 97,879 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 86,366 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 70,828 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 70,828 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 55,832 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,301 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 11 Aug 2008 15,407 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 UBB is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UBB, 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 UBB registered?

AF55 UBB is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is AF55 UBB safe to buy?

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