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AJ55 WXR

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,986 mi
Last recorded75,986 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 WXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 75,986 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front bumper spoiler slightly damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 75,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front bumper spoiler slightly damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2017 75,985 miles

Emissions not tested blowing blue smoke (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt damaged / twisted (2.5.C.1a)

engine light indicates fault

n/s/f spoiler damaged

o/s/f washer jet not working

o/s/f washer jet not working

o/s/f wiper blade slight judder

o/s/r inner tyre bold & cuts in inner edge

rear exhaust fouling n/s/r coil spring

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2016 72,701 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,986 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,010 miles

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

Nearside front tyre underinflated

Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,970 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,358 miles

all discs scored

Pass 15 Feb 2012 41,758 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,392 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 27,277 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 WXR is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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