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AJ05 AYE

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,484 mi
Last recorded109,484 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 AYE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 109,484 miles

Front both top mounts worn

Front brake discs worn

Front head lamps deteriorated

Front inner steering arms has play

Offside Front track rod end has slight play

Rear tyres perishing cracks in tread wear

exhaust corroded

exhaust flexi weak

general corrosion under the vehicle

heat shield insecure

Pass 3 May 2017 102,267 miles

both front tyres worn unevenly on edges

coil springs showing corrosion

exhaust centre silencer heatshield insecure

headlamps frosted over

insp due

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

nearside wing mirror cover missing

play in nearside ineer steering arm

slight play nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Fail 3 May 2017 102,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn unevenly on edges

coil springs showing corrosion

exhaust centre silencer heatshield insecure

headlamps frosted over

insp due

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

nearside wing mirror cover missing

play in nearside ineer steering arm

slight lip and corrosion front brake discs

slight play nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 20 Feb 2016 92,876 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 85,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball removed at time of test.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 85,444 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball removed at time of test.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 79,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 79,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 71,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 63,000 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 63,000 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,430 miles

BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,259 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 41,883 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 31,508 miles

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

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

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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AJ05 AYE is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 AJ05 AYE, 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 AJ05 AYE registered?

AJ05 AYE is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is AJ05 AYE safe to buy?

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