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AD05 OWE

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

82,388 mi
Last recorded82,388 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 OWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 82,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 76,548 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 73,169 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 69,468 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 66,348 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 61,814 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 58,126 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 51,492 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Coolant leak of engine ()

Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 46,040 miles

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2017 41,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both tyres perished

Tyres different sizes on front and rear axles

Pass 5 Jan 2016 38,039 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 33,732 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 33,732 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 29,909 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 25,095 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 21,601 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 18,230 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 14,310 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 12,870 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 6,760 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 OWE is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OWE, 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 OWE registered?

AD05 OWE is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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