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AJ55 RGU

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,986 mi
Last recorded130,986 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 RGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 130,986 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system center and back boxes outer skins corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2017 130,986 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust system center and back boxes outer skins corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 121,114 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 27 Jul 2016 121,114 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 17 Jul 2015 107,451 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 107,451 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 92,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 92,046 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 76,720 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 76,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,193 miles

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

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,148 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 48,148 miles

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,163 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 32,427 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 20,083 miles

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

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

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 RGU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RGU, 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 RGU registered?

AJ55 RGU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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