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AJ05 WVB

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,891 mi
Last recorded136,891 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 WVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 136,891 miles

Front Lower bumper trim missing

Rear axel bushes wearing

body has damage

both rear flexi brake pipe corroding

headlight lens deteriorating

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 26 Aug 2015 130,358 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 125,110 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 120,043 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2013 120,042 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 113,993 miles

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

rear axel bushes wearing

Fail 17 Aug 2012 113,993 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear axel bushes wearing

Pass 23 Aug 2011 97,284 miles

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

front and rear discs wearing thin

rear axel bushes worn and weak

Pass 31 Aug 2010 74,669 miles

Offside rear tyre 3mm

nearside front tyre 3mm

Fail 22 May 2009 61,546 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in near side rear tyre

off side front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 22 May 2009 61,546 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

off side front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 18 Jun 2008 44,264 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 WVB is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVB, 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 WVB is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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