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AJ05 TWU

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,422 mi
Last recorded125,422 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 TWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 125,422 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 125,324 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 120,130 miles

Engine speed difficult to stabilize during emission fast idle test.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in generally poor condition (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 120,130 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Engine speed difficult to stabilize during emission fast idle test.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in generally poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 106,753 miles

rear axle bushes are deteriorating

Fail 15 Jan 2015 106,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear axle bushes are deteriorating

Fail 7 Jan 2014 92,388 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 92,388 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 78,516 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 78,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 67,049 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 67,049 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 60,116 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,767 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 49,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 38,348 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 32,681 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 TWU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TWU, 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 TWU registered?

AJ05 TWU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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