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AD05 AUV

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,457 mi
Last recorded77,457 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 AUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 77,457 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 58,777 miles

ECU lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Front brake discs rusted

Front brake flex hose ferrules very rusty

Parking brake performance low, it would appear that the rear brakes require repair or adjustment

Rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Fail 14 Oct 2017 72,685 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

ECU lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Front brake discs rusted

Front brake flex hose ferrules very rusty

Offside rear road spring rusted

Parking brake performance low, it would appear that the rear brakes require repair or adjustment

Rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,298 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated indicting a fault

Play in inner rack joints

Fail 27 Oct 2015 57,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine management warning lamp illuminated indicting a fault

Play in inner rack joints

Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,506 miles

eml light on

Pass 14 Jan 2013 43,080 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 21 Sep 2010 40,544 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,105 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

e.m.l on

Fail 29 Sep 2009 34,105 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

e.m.l on

Pass 14 Jul 2008 16,026 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)

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 AUV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AUV, 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 AUV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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