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AD05 AUM

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,633 mi
Last recorded150,633 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 AUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 150,633 miles

Offside Front headlamp casing misty

Nearside Front headlamp casing misty

Pass 4 Mar 2020 139,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 139,930 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 139,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlights misty

Pass 21 Dec 2018 113,077 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 113,077 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 113,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Very high CO emissions from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits CO Volume is 1.4 should be 0.2 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering component leaking Power Steering Rack is leaking oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 105,785 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 100,293 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 98,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2015 98,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 92,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 82,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 73,265 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 73,261 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside steering rack gaitor twisted

Pass 8 Aug 2011 64,464 miles

Oil leaks from nearside drive shaft oil seal and from diff pan gasket

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Bad play in both tie rod ball joints at steering rack

Fail 6 Aug 2011 64,464 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leaks from nearside drive shaft oil seal and from diff pan gasket

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Bad play in both tie rod ball joints at steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,354 miles

Front Disc's Slightly Lipped

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Both Tyre On 3MM

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 45,074 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 45,074 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 34,889 miles

screen damage ns

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 AUM is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AUM, 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 AD05 AUM registered?

AD05 AUM is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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