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AJ55 JUF

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,810 mi
Last recorded132,810 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 132,810 miles

Coolant leak At Radiator ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 132,809 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak At Radiator ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 117,145 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

both headlamp lenses discoloured

dampness around pas rack( pinion area

Pass 5 Feb 2019 102,672 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive around rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps lens"s glazed

rear ex / box heat shield loose

Fail 5 Feb 2019 102,672 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive around rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps lens"s glazed

rear ex / box heat shield loose

Pass 2 Mar 2018 92,825 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlamp patterns are poor , lenses are deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2018 92,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 83,391 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight and within tolerance for vehicle type ()

Pass 30 Apr 2016 78,566 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 72,502 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 67,435 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,395 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 63,330 miles

Both rear tyre treads perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Movement in steering rack

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 63,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyre treads perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Movement in steering rack

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 54,143 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 38,410 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,410 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,974 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 11,779 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 JUF is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JUF, 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 JUF registered?

AJ55 JUF is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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