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AF05 ODE

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,336 mi
Last recorded136,336 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ODE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 136,336 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 136,336 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 125,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 121,084 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing low

rear brake pipe nearside to offside is corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 121,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing low

rear brake pipe nearside to offside is corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 116,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Rear Inner both tyres are worn on edge

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 116,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Rear Inner both tyres are worn on edge

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 108,429 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 108,429 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 94,644 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 94,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 86,145 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 86,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 76,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 60,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,964 miles

rear exhaust corroded outer skin coming away/

Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2009 31,745 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,694 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AF05 ODE is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AF05 ODE, 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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AF05 ODE is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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