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AK05 AMV

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

119,866 mi
Last recorded119,866 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 AMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 119,866 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 115,498 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))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 110,107 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 102,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 95,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 87,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,158 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 69,205 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 59,925 miles

inspection light on

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Fail 9 Jul 2013 59,746 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

inspection light on

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 21 Jul 2012 50,663 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 40,970 miles

both front discs worn on inside and lip on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2010 34,618 miles

horn hard to operate [switch?]

Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,758 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 19,481 miles

low efficiency on n/s rear brakes

Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,460 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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AK05 AMV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AK05 AMV, 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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AK05 AMV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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