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AJ05 BVC

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,628 mi
Last recorded178,628 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 178,628 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 152,270 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 142,520 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 142,520 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 129,810 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 129,810 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 119,467 miles

Battery insecure - not excessive movement

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearsidee rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 16 Jun 2011 119,467 miles

Battery insecure - not excessive movement

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearsidee rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2010 110,191 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 13 Jun 2009 105,593 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 98,625 miles

offside front tyre edge wear

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 BVC is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BVC, 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 BVC registered?

AJ05 BVC is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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