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AJ55 VLO

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,163 mi
Last recorded159,163 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 159,163 miles

Central Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 158,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak on steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2022 152,852 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 150,003 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 147,530 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 145,357 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 143,103 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 136,338 miles

steering rack has play

Pass 19 Nov 2014 120,306 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 120,306 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

195 65 15 91 h

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both the rear tyres are perrished dot codes 2010 and have uneven wear

the nsf tyre has a deteriated outer side wall

Pass 26 Oct 2013 101,689 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 101,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 93,550 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 85,491 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 76,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads look low

Fail 28 Sep 2010 76,331 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads look low

Pass 2 Oct 2009 65,485 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 51,756 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 51,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VLO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VLO, 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 VLO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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