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AJ55 NWS

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,447 mi
Last recorded88,447 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 NWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2023 88,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Battery light is on

Overheating

serious electrical issue

Pass 14 Nov 2022 86,804 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder is cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 85,097 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 83,474 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 83,308 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 83,308 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 80,773 miles

front headlamps deteriorated

front registration plate damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2018 76,869 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 71,972 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 65,971 miles

o/s/r nail

x2 rear tyres worn low + deteriorated 205-55-16

Pass 10 Oct 2015 60,394 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 54,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,559 miles

Both Front Tyres Approx 2mm & Cracking

OSR Tyre Approx 3-4mm

Pass 13 Oct 2012 44,878 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES APPROX 2/3mm & CRACKING

Slight Play in Steering Rack

BOTH REAR TYRES APPROX 2/3mm & CRACKING

Fail 13 Oct 2012 44,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH FRONT TYRES APPROX 2/3mm & CRACKING

Front Pads Approx 70/80% Worn

Slight Play in Steering Rack

BOTH REAR TYRES APPROX 2/3mm & CRACKING

Pass 18 Oct 2011 39,930 miles

REAR TYRES CRACKING

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,125 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 29,095 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2008 23,160 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 NWS is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NWS, 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 NWS registered?

AJ55 NWS is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is AJ55 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 NWS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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