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AJ05 WVU

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,425 mi
Last recorded166,425 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 WVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 166,425 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 166,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 149,541 miles

slight wear in handbrake lever

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

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

both headlight lenes deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2014 134,833 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 112,094 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

windscreen cracked just outside swept area o/s

Pass 11 Jun 2012 96,065 miles

slight play o/s off steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2011 74,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play rack

Pass 12 Jun 2010 56,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight engine oil leak

slight play steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,168 miles

front disc's in poor condition

n/s/r tyre slightly misshaped

rear disc's in poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,878 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 38,878 miles

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

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 WVU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WVU, 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 WVU registered?

AJ05 WVU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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