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AJ55 CEK

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,821 mi
Last recorded90,821 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 CEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 90,821 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 90,818 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 82,163 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 82,163 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low - Both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 78,862 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 76,320 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 73,446 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 69,719 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 65,345 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 62,358 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 58,935 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,670 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 49,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,787 miles

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

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

play in offside steering arm

Pass 13 Oct 2011 38,234 miles

play in offside steering arm

Pass 21 Oct 2010 32,545 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 25,923 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 1 Oct 2009 25,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,529 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 CEK is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CEK, 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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AJ55 CEK is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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