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A12 KGD

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,677 mi
Last recorded118,677 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 KGD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 118,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 112,706 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 102,016 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 102,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 89,417 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 76,885 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 76,849 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 70,252 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 62,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 62,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,346 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake been hot

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 57,342 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake been hot

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 47,604 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2013 39,875 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 37,227 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre mis-shaped

Pass 18 Feb 2010 27,564 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)

Water ingress starting in front number plate

Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,250 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 19,387 miles

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

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

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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A12 KGD is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A12 KGD, 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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A12 KGD is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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