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AJ55 SVD

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

187,267 mi
Last recorded187,267 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 SVD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 187,267 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disk shield corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2018 187,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disk shield corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 179,140 miles

both headlights misted

ns mirror cracked

os mirror cover missing

underside corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 170,229 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 156,908 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 145,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 145,899 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 138,490 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 128,799 miles

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

nearside mirror has a crack but doesn't really affect rear view

offside front coil spring broken but secured in the strut

Pass 13 Jan 2012 118,334 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 110,171 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 100,063 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 76,516 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 SVD is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SVD, 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 SVD registered?

AJ55 SVD is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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