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AJ55 RHE

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,608 mi
Last recorded56,608 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 56,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 53,625 miles

All tyres are over 10 years old

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 47,537 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres over 10 years old

Pass 21 Nov 2022 46,868 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2021 46,131 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 46,120 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 45,421 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 44,814 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 43,573 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 41,688 miles

Minor play in steering

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 39,956 miles

minor play in steering rack.

minor weep of fluid from steering rack

n/s/r seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 37,794 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 35,743 miles

slight dampness of oil on steering rack.

slight oil leak, belt side of engine.

slight play in steering.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 33,461 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front Tyres starting to perish/crack in tread

Pass 13 Nov 2012 30,873 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 26,995 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 23,714 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear tyres at 3mm.

Fail 9 Nov 2010 23,714 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear tyres at 3mm.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 20,257 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 15,801 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 RHE is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RHE, 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 RHE registered?

AJ55 RHE is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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