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AJ55 OYH

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,500 mi
Last recorded157,500 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 OYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 157,500 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slightly deteriorated both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 155,215 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 155,213 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 152,989 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 149,642 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 146,752 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot has pin hole

Pass 23 Nov 2020 144,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear calliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe unions heavily corroded but not leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake DISC back plate insecure

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate missing

maximum rpm not achieved during emissions test possibly due to spanner light illuminated on dash

Fail 23 Nov 2020 144,226 miles

Offside Rear brake disc back plate missing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear calliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe unions heavily corroded but not leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake DISC back plate insecure

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative loose connection (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle was empty (3.5 (a))

maximum rpm not achieved during emissions test possibly due to spanner light illuminated on dash

Pass 21 Nov 2019 141,089 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 141,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 133,781 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 125,055 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 114,247 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 102,450 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 102,848 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 92,828 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 83,276 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 83,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 72,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 72,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 64,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front wipers smearing

Pass 8 Dec 2010 53,808 miles

engine oil slightly over full

Pass 8 Dec 2009 39,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 25,830 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 OYH is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OYH, 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 OYH is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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