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YJ05 BWB

2005 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,474 mi
Last recorded114,474 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Opel Astra91,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 BWB
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 114,474 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 106,012 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 106,012 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 102,981 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 96,897 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 90,528 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 90,528 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 83,275 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 75,374 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 86,952 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

near side rear tyre cracked on side wall

Fail 28 Apr 2011 68,952 miles

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

near side rear tyre cracked on side wall

Pass 30 Apr 2010 61,441 miles

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

front number plate cracked

near side rear light lense cracked

off side rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 21 Apr 2009 43,889 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 43,889 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,933 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 28,933 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

How Reliable is the Opel Astra?

Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,212
position lamp(s) not working 748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 621
Stop lamp not working 589
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YJ05 BWB is a 2005 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 91,551 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Opel Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ05 BWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Opel Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ05 BWB registered?

YJ05 BWB is a 2005 Opel Astra, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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