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AJ55 JXE

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,482 mi
Last recorded135,482 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2024 135,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 132,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock cover loose

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres both have age cracks

Pass 6 Jul 2022 131,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 131,075 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 127,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strongly advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 122,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 118,552 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle to body bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 112,488 miles

Coolant leak coolant level also low ()

Exhaust shield requires securing by the centre section of the exhaust

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle bushes starting to split, however no excessive movement found

Pass 24 Nov 2017 106,993 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 9 Nov 2016 100,672 miles

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

exhaust flexi worn

play in both inner rack joints

Fail 9 Nov 2016 100,672 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi worn

play in both inner rack joints

Pass 3 Nov 2015 94,116 miles

rear exhaust silencer, outer skin starting to break-up

remove items from view

Fail 3 Nov 2015 94,116 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer, outer skin starting to break-up

remove items from view

Pass 14 Nov 2014 88,013 miles

rear exhaust box heat shield loose above box

Fail 14 Nov 2014 88,013 miles

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

rear exhaust box heat shield loose above box

Pass 26 Nov 2013 81,403 miles

front wipers noisy

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in both front inner track rod arms

Pass 22 Nov 2012 75,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Nov 2012 75,400 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Dec 2011 67,446 miles

n/s/r h/brake spring not seating correctly

slight movement to o/s/f inner track rod

Pass 14 Dec 2010 50,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 33,671 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 17,288 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 JXE is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JXE, 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 JXE is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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