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AJ55 SUY

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

191,524 mi
Last recorded191,524 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 SUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 191,524 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink lower end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink lower end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front washer jets weak

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 19 Jul 2018 191,522 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink lower end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink lower end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front washer jets weak

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 22 Jun 2017 182,592 miles

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

washers working poorly

Fail 22 Jun 2017 182,591 miles

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

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

washers working poorly

Pass 1 Jul 2016 171,240 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 171,078 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 165,859 miles

front brake disc worn

Fail 13 Aug 2015 165,859 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 145,130 miles

N/s rear tyre worn on edges and slightly perished

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

O/s front tyre worn on inner edges

O/s rear tyre worn on edges

Slight incline decline imbalance

Fail 19 Sep 2014 145,130 miles

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

N/s rear tyre worn on edges and slightly perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

O/s front tyre worn on inner edges

O/s rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight incline decline imbalance

Pass 13 Nov 2013 140,003 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 140,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 125,859 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 125,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 109,495 miles

front tyres uneven wear

slight wear both tie-rod ends

Pass 16 Nov 2010 90,680 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 90,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 72,669 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 54,091 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 SUY is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 SUY, 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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AJ55 SUY is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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