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AJ05 XMA

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,018 mi
Last recorded81,018 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 81,018 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2020 81,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working no bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 16 May 2019 77,181 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 72,928 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 72,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 68,017 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 63,195 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 63,195 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2015 60,263 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 56,406 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 52,239 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 48,444 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,000 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 39,292 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 34,784 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 29,577 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 XMA is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XMA, 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 XMA registered?

AJ05 XMA is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is AJ05 XMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 XMA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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