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AIG 5478

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,436 mi
Last recorded149,436 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 5478
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 149,436 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bothside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 149,436 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective bothside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bothside (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 146,869 miles

Both Headlight Lens Are Cloudy

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 143,802 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 143,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 138,100 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 131,194 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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AIG 5478 is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 75,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AIG 5478, 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 AIG 5478 registered?

AIG 5478 is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is AIG 5478 safe to buy?

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