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A16 NLR

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,542 mi
Last recorded68,542 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 NLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 68,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine oil low

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 3 Jul 2012 68,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine oil low

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 29 Jun 2012 68,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside mirror glass missing

offside front tyre close to legal limit

play in both front steering arms

Pass 1 Jul 2011 51,865 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 51,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,635 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 37,423 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,423 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,289 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 28,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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A16 NLR is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A16 NLR, 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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A16 NLR is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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