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274X569

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

62,703 mi
Last recorded62,703 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X569
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 62,703 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Coolant leak From engine ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 54,321 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 54,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Caliper slider (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 47,274 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ( rack end) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 41,553 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 37,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Aug 2019 34,265 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 34,265 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 33,288 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 32,507 miles

Nearside Rear cracking

Offside Rear cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2016 31,525 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 30,332 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 29,410 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 29,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 27,847 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,529 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 21,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 21,983 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 18,855 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 15,697 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 9,978 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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274X569 is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 274X569, 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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274X569 is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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