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AJ05 BUP

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,015 mi
Last recorded86,015 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 86,015 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,284 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

n/s rear outer sill damaged

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

rear coil springs corroding

rear licence plate damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2018 79,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and worn inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

n/s rear outer sill damaged

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

rear coil springs corroding

rear licence plate damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2018 79,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly misted (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly misted (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 73,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,027 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 63,192 miles

service light on

Fail 27 Mar 2015 63,192 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

service light on

Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,931 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,281 miles

both rear indicator bulbs going white

rear number plate cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,311 miles

Both rear tyres perished

N/S/R Tyre badly cut on tread

Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,985 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 39,985 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,452 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,211 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 BUP is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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