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AJ55 DXN

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,475 mi
Last recorded93,475 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 DXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 93,475 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 92,455 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 91,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 90,162 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 90,162 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 88,776 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 87,595 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 86,123 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 86,114 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 82,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 78,252 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 73,631 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 73,631 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 68,825 miles

both inner rack joints

Pass 10 Nov 2014 62,808 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 62,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 54,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,352 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 37,695 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 30,156 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,642 miles

advise right front tyer wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2008 12,690 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 DXN is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 AJ55 DXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ55 DXN registered?

AJ55 DXN is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is AJ55 DXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 DXN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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