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AF05 ZKY

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

112,417 mi
Last recorded112,417 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ZKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 112,417 miles

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

front bumper repaired/taped

Fail 26 Mar 2026 112,317 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer sill rusted along its length

Pass 24 Jun 2024 102,903 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 89,919 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 89,919 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 89,244 miles

both front wipers slightly streak across screen

both rear shock absorbers corroded on outer casings

Fail 8 Feb 2022 89,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

both front wipers slightly streak across screen

both rear shock absorbers corroded on outer casings

Pass 18 Feb 2021 86,744 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 84,123 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 80,044 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 20 Feb 2018 76,695 miles

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

play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2017 70,745 miles

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 21 Feb 2017 70,742 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2016 65,597 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering

Pass 24 Feb 2015 61,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,315 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,477 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,412 miles

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2011 37,412 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2010 31,051 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,641 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,751 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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AF05 ZKY is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AF05 ZKY, 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 AF05 ZKY registered?

AF05 ZKY is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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