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AJ05 UBZ

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,155 mi
Last recorded104,155 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 UBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 104,155 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 84,359 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 67,740 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 65,928 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 65,928 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,579 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 64,577 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 63,435 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 63,435 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 59,769 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/f tyrte bald on inner edge

slight play in n/s/f track rod arm

Pass 9 Jul 2014 56,190 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 52,029 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,042 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 43,059 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,304 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,138 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 23,381 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 UBZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UBZ, 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 UBZ registered?

AJ05 UBZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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