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AJ55 JWU

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,739 mi
Last recorded61,739 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 61,739 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 61,739 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 61,299 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 60,081 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 58,793 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 55,070 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 49,041 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 40,856 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2018 34,524 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 34,524 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 34,283 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking on tread

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2017 34,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking on tread

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 32,677 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightley cracking

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 31,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2015 31,006 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2014 29,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2013 27,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 25,626 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 30 Jun 2011 24,418 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 30 Jun 2010 20,692 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres slightly low on edge tread

Pass 7 Jul 2009 17,164 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 14,912 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 JWU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JWU, 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 JWU registered?

AJ55 JWU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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