MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Both Headlight Lens Are Cloudy
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nail in offside front tyre
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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