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AJ05 BVN

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,551 mi
Last recorded148,551 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 148,551 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slight blowing, and deteriorated....

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded... (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and the brake pipe union in to the pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill /lower wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and brake pipe union in to flexi... (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 148,541 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust silencer slight blowing, and deteriorated....

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded... (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and the brake pipe union in to the pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill /lower wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and brake pipe union in to flexi... (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 146,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective bottom casing cracked ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 138,814 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear centre box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 128,098 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 117,923 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 105,951 miles

Play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 4 Mar 2016 105,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 13 Mar 2015 94,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,378 miles

Nearside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 83,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,870 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 62,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 62,293 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 58,463 miles

n/s mirror damaged

rear number plate damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,486 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,318 miles

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

front tyres worn inner edges

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 BVN 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 76.5%.

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 BVN, 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 BVN registered?

AJ05 BVN is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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