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AJ54 UGN

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,788 mi
Last recorded114,788 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 UGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 114,788 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 114,788 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 107,664 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 107,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 102,568 miles

Oil leak ()

bonnet latch not securing properly.

front tyres showing signs of wear.

nearside rear tyre worn to near limit.

Fail 18 Dec 2017 102,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure bulb (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

bonnet latch not securing properly.

front tyres showing signs of wear.

nearside rear tyre worn to near limit.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 95,831 miles

front brake pads look low

both headlights lens covers starting to deteriorate

engine management light stays on

Pass 15 Dec 2015 82,435 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush steering rack (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 82,431 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush steering rack (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 72,246 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 66,585 miles

battery loose

both front wipers wearing

n/s/f tyre slight nick in side wall

n/s/r tyre slight nick in side wall

play in steering rack o/s/f

Pass 21 Nov 2012 61,249 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 56,430 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 49,028 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,028 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 41,958 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 31,171 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 20,814 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 20,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AJ54 UGN is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJ54 UGN, 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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AJ54 UGN is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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