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A3 LWV

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,303 mi
Last recorded122,303 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 LWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 122,303 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 119,141 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose and cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 119,141 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose and cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 115,059 miles

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

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both side mirror covers missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 115,040 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both side mirror covers missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 105,109 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 96,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

oil dampness around bottom of gearbox

Fail 9 Oct 2017 96,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

oil dampness around bottom of gearbox

Pass 11 Oct 2016 91,622 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 77,693 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre perished

Pass 8 May 2015 76,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 May 2015 76,590 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2014 73,677 miles

EML on dash

Pass 9 Oct 2013 70,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2013 70,063 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2012 62,798 miles

advise free play in both steering arms

Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,288 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 49,759 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2009 43,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 43,532 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 378,754 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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A3 LWV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 75,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 A3 LWV, 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 A3 LWV registered?

A3 LWV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is A3 LWV safe to buy?

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