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AD05 DRV

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,537 mi
Last recorded121,537 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 DRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 121,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 105,659 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 105,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

both front discs worn and in poor condition

stone chips in screen

Pass 23 Jun 2010 90,611 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 90,611 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 75,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 28 May 2008 67,872 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade missing

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 DRV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DRV, 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 DRV registered?

AD05 DRV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is AD05 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 DRV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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