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AJ05 UCB

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,120 mi
Last recorded112,120 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 UCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 112,120 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 112,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge 205/55 16V (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2016 104,665 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lower arm. (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 May 2016 104,665 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lower arm. (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 91,708 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 94,708 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 85,390 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2014 85,237 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 76,357 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 67,203 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 59,428 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 48,241 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 37,513 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 27,866 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 UCB is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 UCB, 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 UCB registered?

AJ05 UCB is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is AJ05 UCB safe to buy?

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