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7243 WA

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,357 mi
Last recorded84,357 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7243 WA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 84,357 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 82,173 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 81,728 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 81,728 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 81,086 miles

Central Front exhaust flexi joint breaking up

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 81,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front exhaust flexi joint breaking up

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 80,235 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 80,235 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 79,024 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 79,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box and center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 76,808 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 76,808 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 73,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres cracking

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 28 Mar 2019 73,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres cracking

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear union corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear union corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 67,137 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 67,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 63,573 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

slight play in both steering rack pivot ends

Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,900 miles

rear tyre sidewalls showing signs of deterioration

Pass 5 Apr 2014 60,101 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 57,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyre sidewalls showing signs of perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2012 55,337 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,746 miles

slight play in n/side steering rack end

Pass 9 Apr 2010 40,295 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 32,602 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,411 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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7243 WA is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 7243 WA, 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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7243 WA is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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