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AJ55 SVA

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,520 mi
Last recorded103,520 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 SVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 103,520 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant leak

Fail 28 May 2020 103,493 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

from front to rear corrosion underside

Pass 12 Dec 2018 101,808 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 101,808 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 87,555 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 78,640 miles

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 66,243 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 59,214 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 59,203 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 47,332 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 47,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 41,654 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 41,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 35,368 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 35,368 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 29,199 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 29,199 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 25,573 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 19,937 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 19,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 SVA is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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