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AD05 GAU

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,200 mi
Last recorded132,200 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 132,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 115,309 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 102,131 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both steering arms have some play rack side

Fail 16 Apr 2015 102,131 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both steering arms have some play rack side

Pass 23 Apr 2014 92,341 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2013 81,173 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play steering rack

Fail 16 Apr 2012 70,539 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in offside and nearside steering arms (rack side)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 70,539 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside and nearside steering arms (rack side)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,823 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2010 56,235 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 50,304 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 50,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GAU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 GAU, 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 GAU registered?

AD05 GAU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is AD05 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 GAU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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