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AJ55 VLV

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

170,411 mi
Last recorded170,411 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 170,411 miles

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

Central Front Body component slightly loose front bumper affected by collsion damage but unlikely to fall off (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced wing mirror by none production means but unlikley to become unsafe (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 150,473 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 136,535 miles

Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 135,600 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside front rack end and offside front rack end ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axel mounting bush (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake application just within allowance

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

back box deteriorating

Fail 12 Dec 2016 135,600 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended axel bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside front rack end and offside front rack end ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axel mounting bush (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake application just within allowance

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

back box deteriorating

Pass 28 Aug 2015 125,196 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)

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 9 Dec 2013 81,534 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear silencer corroding

Pass 22 Dec 2012 52,219 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 33,678 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 28,684 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,573 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 18,640 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)

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 VLV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VLV, 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 VLV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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