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AJ55 JDF

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,939 mi
Last recorded158,939 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 158,939 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

all brake discs rusty

smoked during test

Fail 13 Apr 2012 158,939 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

all brake discs rusty

rear axle beam bushes some parting / wear

smoked during test

Pass 8 Nov 2010 134,949 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear brake discs heavily worn and lipped

Rear tyres worn on shoulders

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 110,259 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 110,259 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)

nearside front tyre has a cut 20 mm long ,down to cords

Pass 14 Oct 2008 79,988 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 JDF is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JDF, 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 JDF registered?

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

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