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A9 TGV

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,656 mi
Last recorded105,656 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 TGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 105,656 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 102,856 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 100,346 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 97,847 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 91,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel outer rim slight damage

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 91,050 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front unable to test wiper blades

Nearside Front Road wheel outer rim slight damage

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 87,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible joint split all way around & leaking slightly (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre outer wall has a deep cut

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 87,173 miles

Battery insecure no clamp (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible joint split all way around & leaking slightly (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre outer wall has a deep cut

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

unable to test wiper blades

Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,018 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 84,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 80,798 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,570 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sidewindows and rear screen tinted

Pass 30 Sep 2011 60,632 miles

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

Windows tinted.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 60,632 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windows tinted.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 45,380 miles

Rear and both sides windows tinted.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 33,771 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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A9 TGV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A9 TGV, 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 A9 TGV registered?

A9 TGV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is A9 TGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 TGV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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