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AJ05 BVE

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,600 mi
Last recorded125,600 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 May 2013 125,600 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 120,609 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 May 2011 112,532 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 112,532 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 92,351 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 70,419 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 53,273 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 BVE is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AJ05 BVE, 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 BVE registered?

AJ05 BVE is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AJ05 BVE safe to buy?

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