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AE05 YPV

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,957 mi
Last recorded112,957 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 112,957 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both inner steering rack joints have slight play

offside front anti roll bar link worn

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2018 104,313 miles

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

centre exhaust leak towards rear

exhaust heat shield insecure

front exhaust broken

rear exhaust leak

Fail 12 Feb 2018 104,298 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

centre exhaust leak towards rear

exhaust heat shield insecure

front exhaust broken

rear exhaust leak

Pass 13 Feb 2017 96,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2016 85,302 miles

both front tyres worn to limit on inner edges

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

front exhaust in poor condition at flexy

rear exhaust leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 85,289 miles

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

both front tyres worn to limit on inner edges

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

front exhaust in poor condition at flexy

rear exhaust leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,258 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 68,039 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 62,146 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,470 miles

Front brake discs worn and slightly grooved

Pass 16 Feb 2011 45,703 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 38,762 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 33,082 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,511 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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AE05 YPV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AE05 YPV, 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 AE05 YPV registered?

AE05 YPV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AE05 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 YPV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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