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AE05 ZNG

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,896 mi
Last recorded129,896 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ZNG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 129,896 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 129,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 121,158 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 121,158 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 114,164 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 9 Jun 2016 106,805 miles

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened coil springs not match pair (2.4.A.2)

engine cover/undertray fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2016 106,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened coil springs not match pair (2.4.A.2)

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 99,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2014 97,887 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 May 2014 97,887 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 95,307 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2012 75,527 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 57,775 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 57,775 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 45,940 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 36,420 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 19,951 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 ZNG is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AE05 ZNG, 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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AE05 ZNG is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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