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AJ55 KRV

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,594 mi
Last recorded115,594 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2015 115,594 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 115,594 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 105,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front head lamp beam image weak

Fail 13 Oct 2014 10,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front head lamp beam image weak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 92,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 76,780 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside front door mirror cracked

Fail 19 Oct 2011 63,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside front door mirror cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2010 47,551 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,115 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 20,662 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 KRV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 KRV, 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 KRV registered?

AJ55 KRV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is AJ55 KRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 KRV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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