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AJ55 NXE

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,724 mi
Last recorded129,724 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 NXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 129,724 miles

Front Exhaust noisy Flexi Joint (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 124,209 miles

engine light on

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side's (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 124,207 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side's (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine light on

Pass 1 Nov 2016 110,540 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine light on

Fail 1 Nov 2016 110,540 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine light on

Pass 16 Sep 2016 110,121 miles

engine light on

Pass 17 Sep 2015 101,776 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

windscreen damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2014 943,223 miles

1. Slight wear in offside of steering rack. 2.; Nearside rear tyre cut, nbot to cords st time of test. 3. Offside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge, is starting to perish and bulge.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 94,185 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

1. Slight wear in offside of steering rack. 2.; Nearside rear tyre cut, nbot to cords st time of test. 3. Offside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge, is starting to perish and bulge.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 90,305 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 90,280 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

1. Slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack.

Pass 25 Aug 2012 72,473 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2012 72,469 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2011 54,567 miles

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

front brake discs rusted at edges.

slight play in steering rack on n/s.

Pass 11 Sep 2010 43,068 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 32,807 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 23,497 miles

Nearside 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 NXE is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NXE, 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 NXE registered?

AJ55 NXE is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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