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AJ05 RVV

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

173,703 mi
Last recorded173,703 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 173,703 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 173,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 168,265 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 161,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 158,423 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 154,848 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 152,452 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 145,735 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FADE

MIDDLE EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN IS CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING ON TEST

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 133,817 miles

MIDDLE EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN IS CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING ON TEST

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F DOOR MIRROW

TRACKING

Fail 16 Mar 2019 133,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

MIDDLE EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN IS CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING ON TEST

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F DOOR MIRROW

TRACKING

Pass 26 Feb 2018 123,383 miles

cenre exhaust corodded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr and osr yres perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 117,655 miles

Oil leak around engine ()

Oil leak around gearbox ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.3.3b)

exhaust centre box corroded not blowing at time of test

Fail 8 Mar 2017 117,654 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak around engine ()

Oil leak around gearbox ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.3.3b)

exhaust centre box corroded not blowing at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2016 108,993 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 108,901 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 98,937 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 98,932 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 89,119 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 79,096 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 71,015 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 71,015 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 63,238 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 55,801 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 48,987 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 36,743 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 RVV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RVV, 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 RVV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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