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AD05 AVC

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,481 mi
Last recorded171,481 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 AVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 171,481 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear tyres treads cracked and side walls perishing

Fail 5 Jan 2017 170,637 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear tyres treads cracked and side walls perishing

Pass 7 Jan 2016 160,837 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 160,647 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 154,268 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 6 Sep 2013 144,333 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 129,180 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 123,747 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 5 May 2010 116,517 miles

Both front tyres very close to legal tread depth,

Coolant staining around thermostat housing,

Oil leak from turbo area,

Posasible oil leak from headgasket area,

Pass 25 Jun 2009 104,479 miles

Has alot of handbrake travel.

Oil leak from turbo area.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 104,479 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Has alot of handbrake travel.

Oil leak from turbo area.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 101,226 miles

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

coolant low

nearside wiper poor condesion

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 AVC is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AVC, 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 AVC is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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