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AJ55 CDX

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,524 mi
Last recorded144,524 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 CDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 144,524 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 135,592 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 121,984 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 108,060 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 94,398 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 94,398 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 79,678 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 79,676 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 64,026 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 64,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 50,700 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 50,700 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 45,177 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 37,251 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 37,179 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 29,131 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2009 21,407 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 19,121 miles

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

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 CDX is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CDX, 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 CDX registered?

AJ55 CDX is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is AJ55 CDX safe to buy?

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