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AJ55 SSU

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,629 mi
Last recorded135,629 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 SSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 135,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 123,293 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 112,399 miles

Nearside Inner steering rack joint

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 101,326 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 89,353 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)

n/s/f inner steering arm slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,464 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 66,535 miles

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

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

nearside front inner steering rack joint slight play

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

rear brake pads appear to becoming low

Pass 1 Nov 2010 52,614 miles

nearside front inner steering rack joint slight play

rear inner brake pads appear low

Fail 30 Oct 2010 52,533 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front inner steering rack joint slight play

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 31 Oct 2009 40,314 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 30,298 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 SSU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SSU, 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 SSU registered?

AJ55 SSU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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The MOT history for AJ55 SSU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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