MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Nearside mirror cover missing
Offside Rear coil spring corroded
washers working poorly
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside mirror cover missing
Offside Rear coil spring corroded
washers working poorly
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 ()
front brake disc worn
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
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
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
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)
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)
front tyres uneven wear
slight wear both tie-rod ends
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was AJ55 SUY registered?
AJ55 SUY is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 December 2005.
Is AJ55 SUY safe to buy?
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