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AJ55 VLL

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,826 mi
Last recorded59,826 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VLL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 59,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 57,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 54,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 54,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 53,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 52,796 miles

front discs are starting to corrode

Pass 18 Dec 2020 52,055 miles

both front and rear number plates are starting to delaminate

front discs starting to corrode

Fail 18 Dec 2020 52,055 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

both front and rear number plates are starting to delaminate

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 17 Dec 2019 51,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 51,239 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 49,139 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 46,415 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)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 42,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 30,962 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 30,962 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 26,367 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 26,367 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 24,640 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 22,580 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 19,322 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 16,062 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 14,637 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 11,754 miles

Backing Starting To Come Away From Rear Number Plate

Nail in offside 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 VLL is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VLL, 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 VLL registered?

AJ55 VLL is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AJ55 VLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 VLL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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