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AD05 OVJ

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,833 mi
Last recorded151,833 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 151,833 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 142,226 miles

Front Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 142,226 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 130,924 miles

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

No acceleration detected pass

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 130,924 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

No acceleration detected pass

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 123,021 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 116,216 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 107,321 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 107,321 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 95,789 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal anti-slip worn smooth in an area

service brake pedal anti-slip worn smooth in a small area

Fail 3 Apr 2013 95,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal anti-slip worn smooth in an area

offside rear tyre worn edges and 2mm tread depth in areas

service brake pedal anti-slip worn smooth in a small area

Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,645 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres have shoulder wear

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn in an area,though secure and still serviceable at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2011 86,270 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs worn

slight play in steering tie rod n/s

Pass 25 Mar 2010 63,535 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,467 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 40,366 miles

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 OVJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OVJ, 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 OVJ registered?

AD05 OVJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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