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AJ55 NWU

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,348 mi
Last recorded170,348 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2021 170,348 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer pipe broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust box corroded

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips, not affecting view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 158,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16-91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16-91v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 158,279 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16-91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16-91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 145,917 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 134,204 miles

Rear brake pipes rusty.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 120,665 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 105,957 miles

front brake discs worn thin/corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 88,250 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 88,250 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 68,383 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 68,383 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 53,563 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 48,763 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 48,763 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 40,979 miles

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 26,647 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 19,646 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 19,646 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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 NWU 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 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NWU, 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 NWU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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