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AF05 ZLV

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,363 mi
Last recorded145,363 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ZLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 145,363 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 145,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 136,833 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 124,083 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Sep 2016 124,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Oct 2015 113,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres age cracking

front and rear brake disc worn

front wipers smearing

Pass 21 Oct 2014 101,280 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 101,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 96,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 96,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 85,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 85,390 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 76,017 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,710 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,190 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 2 Apr 2009 48,582 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,715 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 ZLV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Grey 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 AF05 ZLV, 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 ZLV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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