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AJ05 WVC

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,972 mi
Last recorded112,972 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 112,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 108,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn main body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn main body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Sep 2020 108,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn main body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn main body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 101,384 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes not great (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 101,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes not great (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 90,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front tyres starting to perish

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

engine light illuminated on the dash

Fail 12 Apr 2018 90,329 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front tyres starting to perish

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

engine light illuminated on the dash

Pass 5 Apr 2017 81,552 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 81,515 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,283 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE RACK END

Pass 1 Apr 2015 70,770 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 65,732 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,431 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,324 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

slight fluid weep at steering rack

slight play offside inner joint track rod

Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,349 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

very slight weep at steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,012 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 15 Apr 2010 46,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs slightly binding/worn/pitted

rear brake discs heavily rusted

Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,118 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 29,613 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 29,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WVC is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WVC, 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 WVC is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 July 2005.

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