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AJ55 OYR

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,919 mi
Last recorded110,919 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 OYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 110,919 miles

Central Exhaust system weak & leaking slightly

Slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 27 Sep 2024 107,784 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 107,784 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 103,744 miles

Exhaust front pipe flexible joint worn

Exhaust weak at joint between center & back box

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 103,744 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust front pipe flexible joint worn

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 99,159 miles

exhaust and metal brake pipes in poor condition

Fail 13 Sep 2022 99,159 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

exhaust and metal brake pipes in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2021 94,823 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 91,547 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 91,547 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 87,159 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 81,027 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 81,027 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 75,214 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 75,213 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 69,437 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 69,437 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,981 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 62,914 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 56,795 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 51,795 miles

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,198 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 38,682 miles

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

n/s/r lens damaged,,,,both rear tyre side walls perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,829 miles

n/s/r tyre wall in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2009 22,135 miles

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

steering rack damp

Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OYR is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OYR, 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 OYR registered?

AJ55 OYR is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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