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AJ54 WJV

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,360 mi
Last recorded121,360 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 WJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 121,360 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 110,824 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 98,853 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 85,171 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 72,610 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,168 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 45,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,474 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,948 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 22,699 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 22,654 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AJ54 WJV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol 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 AJ54 WJV, 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 AJ54 WJV registered?

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

Is AJ54 WJV safe to buy?

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