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AJ55 JFK

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,883 mi
Last recorded80,883 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 80,883 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY MARKED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE AND PERISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Fail 16 Sep 2016 80,883 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY MARKED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE AND PERISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,877 miles

front and rear wheels different rear steel wheels ,front aluminium

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

slight play o/s/f inner rack joint

slight play o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 22 Sep 2014 68,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wheels incorrect offset

Fail 18 Sep 2014 67,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wheels incorrect offset

Fail 29 Aug 2013 58,212 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 58,212 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 53,068 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,251 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 105,259 miles

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

the front number plate is damaged

the front washer jet system is weak

the n/s/f tyre is worn on the edges

the o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

the o/s/f washer jet is semi-working

Pass 11 Nov 2009 90,999 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2008 78,881 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 JFK is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JFK, 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 JFK registered?

AJ55 JFK is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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