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A7 VYG

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,643 mi
Last recorded69,643 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 VYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 69,643 miles

incorect rear springs fitted, oil leak, front discs corroded, hand brake cable tight, nail in n/s front tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2015 69,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

incorect rear springs fitted, oil leak, front discs corroded, hand brake cable tight, nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2014 61,723 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 47,800 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cuts & split on n/s/f tyre side walls

Pass 9 May 2012 42,299 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 35,396 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 29,086 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 29,086 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 23,392 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 17,353 miles

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

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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A7 VYG is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A7 VYG, 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 A7 VYG registered?

A7 VYG is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is A7 VYG safe to buy?

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