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AJ55 NKM

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,476 mi
Last recorded103,476 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 NKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 103,476 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges & perishing

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges & outer sidewall perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing through tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front shock absorber corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 99,798 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

damage to n/s and o/s mirrors

Pass 6 Jun 2018 96,368 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 93,304 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 88,436 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 81,708 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 75,548 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 75,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 64,186 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 64,167 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,006 miles

slight play in steering rack track rod link bars

Fail 29 Sep 2012 52,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

slight play in steering rack track rod link bars

Pass 13 Oct 2011 41,104 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 41,104 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 30,090 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have slight cracks in tread

Pass 10 Oct 2009 17,262 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 15 Oct 2008 6,698 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 NKM is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NKM, 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 NKM registered?

AJ55 NKM is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is AJ55 NKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 NKM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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