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AF55 YSM

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,493 mi
Last recorded105,493 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 YSM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 105,493 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 97,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 88,561 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 88,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 83,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe union corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe union corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 82,118 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 82,115 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 78,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 74,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 74,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre old and perished

Nearside Rear worn on the inside edge

Offside Rear tyre old and perished

Offside Rear worn on the inside edge

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 70,059 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking 195 65 15

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2015 64,570 miles

Front both tyres worn on inside edge

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 64,563 miles

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

Front both tyres worn on inside edge

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 57,213 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 57,203 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 50,300 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 44,016 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 41,060 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,720 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 26,546 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 16,461 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 6,166 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 YSM is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YSM, 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 YSM registered?

AF55 YSM is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is AF55 YSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 YSM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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