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AJ55 CMU

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,833 mi
Last recorded151,833 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 CMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 151,833 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 151,816 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 147,452 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 135,111 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 135,110 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 121,842 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 121,765 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 107,580 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 95,730 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 95,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 82,667 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 70,967 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 60,725 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 47,847 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,134 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 CMU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CMU, 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 CMU registered?

AJ55 CMU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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