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AJ55 ALO

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,819 mi
Last recorded50,819 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ALO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 50,819 miles

Front Registration plate slightly Damaged but still clearly visible

Pass 17 Oct 2014 46,285 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 39,182 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 32,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both door mirrors trim missing

Fail 10 Oct 2011 25,214 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Oct 2011 25,214 miles

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Oct 2010 20,912 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 20,912 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 16,512 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 11,409 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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AJ55 ALO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ55 ALO, 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 AJ55 ALO registered?

AJ55 ALO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is AJ55 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 ALO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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