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AJ55 KSF

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,451 mi
Last recorded98,451 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 KSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 98,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 96,773 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 96,773 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 91,580 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 84,729 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 84,729 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 72,248 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 65,497 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 65,497 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 60,150 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 51,819 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 42,878 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,878 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 36,925 miles

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2008 27,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KSF is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KSF, 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 KSF registered?

AJ55 KSF is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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