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AJ55 RHZ

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,563 mi
Last recorded86,563 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 RHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 86,563 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

front drop links slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2015 77,155 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 77,155 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 66,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 66,895 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 58,168 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,151 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Fail 3 Sep 2011 45,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Aug 2010 35,869 miles

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

front discs slightly scored

off side front wing mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2009 26,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 RHZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RHZ, 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 RHZ registered?

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

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