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AD05 ASU

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,664 mi
Last recorded123,664 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 ASU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 123,664 miles

BOTH DIP BEAM IMAGES VERY POOR,LENSES HAZED

ENGINE OIL ON MIN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER EDGE , WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE. 195/65/15 91h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER EDGE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

SECONDARY BONNET CATCH SIEZED

Fail 8 Sep 2025 123,664 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn BEAM AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn BEAM AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH DIP BEAM IMAGES VERY POOR,LENSES HAZED

ENGINE OIL ON MIN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER EDGE , WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE. 195/65/15 91h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER EDGE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

SECONDARY BONNET CATCH SIEZED

Pass 13 Sep 2024 112,384 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

central heat shield loose

Fail 10 Sep 2024 112,382 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective catch seized (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image blurred due to lens deterioration (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image blurred due to lens deterioration (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

central heat shield loose

Pass 27 Jul 2023 96,359 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 96,357 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 85,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 81,520 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 79,236 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 79,236 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 74,071 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 69,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 69,405 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 65,063 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 61,543 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 57,737 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 57,737 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,151 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 48,010 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,975 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,089 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,007 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 25,881 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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AD05 ASU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AD05 ASU, 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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AD05 ASU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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