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AJ55 JWM

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,664 mi
Last recorded83,664 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 83,664 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 78,065 miles

Both front steering arm joints have slight play.

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 78,065 miles

Both front steering arm joints have slight play.

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

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 73,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 68,516 miles

Both front N/s & O/s tyres are wearing low on inner edges

Exhaust system from front to rear deteriorating

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play from O/s front steering arm joint

Fail 14 Nov 2012 62,347 miles

Both front steering inner arm joints have slight side play

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,347 miles

Both front steering inner arm joints have slight side play

Exhaust system deteriorating

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 60,036 miles

Both front wheels have slight side play

Exhaust system corroding

O/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 10 Nov 2011 60,036 miles

Both front wheels have slight side play

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,009 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 50,995 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 43,544 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 JWM is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 JWM, 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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AJ55 JWM is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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