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LJ05 XWO

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,248 mi
Last recorded113,248 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 XWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2017 113,248 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Both front brake disc's in poor condition on inner faces

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 104,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,580 miles

steering rack has slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,116 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside & offside rear tyres cut (not to cords)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 80,083 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 69,732 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear coil spring fractured at end

Pass 24 Mar 2011 60,135 miles

N/S/F tyre at 2.5mm and perished

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,895 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread at 3mm

Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,371 miles

Offside Rear 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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LJ05 XWO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LJ05 XWO, 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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LJ05 XWO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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