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AJ55 JCV

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,150 mi
Last recorded117,150 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 117,150 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 116,960 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 107,423 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to caliper flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear damage to inner wall very close to cords

Offside Rear tyre outer wall starting to split

both headlight lenses deteriating

both headlights deteriating

n/s rear tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2016 107,423 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to caliper flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog light hold tape over (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear damage to inner wall very close to cords

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre outer wall starting to split

both headlight lenses deteriating

both headlights deteriating

n/s rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2015 98,750 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 98,033 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 90,310 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 90,307 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 82,224 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 72,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 7 Nov 2008 56,809 miles

Rear 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 JCV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JCV, 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 JCV registered?

AJ55 JCV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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