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AF55 YRR

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,321 mi
Last recorded120,321 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 YRR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 120,321 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 110,315 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 104,653 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 99,104 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 99,104 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 91,240 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 91,240 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 72,593 miles

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

N/S wing mirror housing cracked.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 60,456 miles

Rear Tyres Cracking Between Tread

Pass 23 Jun 2009 48,356 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 38,808 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 YRR is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YRR, 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 YRR registered?

AF55 YRR is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AF55 YRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 YRR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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