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AJ55 OVH

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,744 mi
Last recorded84,744 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 OVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 84,744 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 80,066 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 73,169 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 69,264 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 68,685 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 67,958 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 18 Nov 2019 66,506 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 26 Nov 2018 63,429 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front slight damage to registration plate

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

various small stone chip marks in windscreen.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 60,332 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight damage on front number plate

slight deterioration in front brake discs

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2016 57,059 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear in steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 10 Nov 2015 53,599 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 49,722 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 45,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 40,725 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 35,832 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 30,710 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 24,273 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 18,424 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 OVH is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OVH, 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 OVH registered?

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

Is AJ55 OVH safe to buy?

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