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AD05 OWU

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,072 mi
Last recorded137,072 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 OWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 137,072 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 130,746 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 130,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 124,281 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 117,799 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 117,797 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 110,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 110,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 102,531 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 88,826 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 72,640 miles

1/ slight damage to n/s door mirror glass 2/ slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2009 55,581 miles

slight damage to n/s door mirror glass.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,586 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 OWU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD05 OWU?

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What year was AD05 OWU registered?

AD05 OWU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is AD05 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 OWU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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