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AJ05 BHN

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,067 mi
Last recorded105,067 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 105,067 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 100,637 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS + OS (excessive play to 'NS') ()

Fail 29 Jan 2021 100,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam OS (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working washer/wiper stalk broken (3.4 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS + OS (excessive play to 'NS') ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 95,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

wiper and washer switch broken

Fail 13 Jan 2020 95,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

wiper and washer switch broken

Pass 24 Jan 2019 91,620 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 91,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 88,338 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 88,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 84,047 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 84,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2016 79,916 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 79,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 70,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 May 2014 64,006 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,098 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,290 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,894 miles

front number plate cracked but not insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2010 37,836 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 30,351 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 23,047 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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AJ05 BHN is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AJ05 BHN, 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 BHN registered?

AJ05 BHN is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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