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AJ55 WRU

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,253 mi
Last recorded97,253 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 97,253 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 90,461 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 90,461 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 83,320 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 76,182 miles

play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 6 Dec 2011 68,873 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 61,421 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,162 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 52,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,290 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 WRU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WRU, 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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How do I check the history of AJ55 WRU?

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What year was AJ55 WRU registered?

AJ55 WRU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is AJ55 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 WRU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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