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A2 MPH

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,868 mi
Last recorded44,868 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 MPH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 44,868 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2024 41,382 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2024 41,212 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 38,861 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 36,935 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 33,753 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 33,748 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 33,748 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 33,413 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 32,866 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,802 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 30,739 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 29,779 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 28,530 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 25,614 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 23,838 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 21,306 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 19,224 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 19,224 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 May 2009 16,790 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 14,185 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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A2 MPH is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A2 MPH, 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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What year was A2 MPH registered?

A2 MPH is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is A2 MPH safe to buy?

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