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AD05 VVS

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,924 mi
Last recorded169,924 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 VVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 169,924 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 153,241 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ON INNER EDGE ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 May 2018 153,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ON INNER EDGE ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 132,009 miles

Offside Front door check strap loose

o/s/r, o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 May 2017 132,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front door check strap loose

o/s/r, o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2016 113,107 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 113,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Drivers airbag insecure

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 98,498 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 84,918 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,323 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 73,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 72,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 60,509 miles

Airbag light illuminated

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 44,591 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 44,591 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 36,553 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,794 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 26,530 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 VVS is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

AD05 VVS is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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