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AJ55 JFO

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,113 mi
Last recorded147,113 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 147,113 miles

air freshner in the way front screen removed

needs two front lights to be changed lenses briken on sides

Fail 27 Mar 2014 147,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air freshner in the way front screen removed

needs two front lights to be changed lenses briken on sides

Pass 11 Oct 2012 136,124 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Nov 2011 112,459 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 112,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 91,304 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 65,798 miles

both front tyres getting low - 3mm

both rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 24 Oct 2008 39,951 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant slightly low

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 JFO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 JFO, 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 JFO registered?

AJ55 JFO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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