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AJ55 VLR

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,396 mi
Last recorded127,396 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 127,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 118,486 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 110,401 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 97,525 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut in o/s/f tyre

Fail 7 Nov 2016 97,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2015 89,302 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s/f/inner (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 86,948 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 80,885 miles

advise evidence of slight judder from front service brake

advise rear tyres low tread

Fail 25 Jan 2014 80,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise evidence of slight judder from front service brake

advise rear tyres low tread

Pass 28 Jan 2013 66,441 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,185 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 51,353 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2009 46,134 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,677 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VLR is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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