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AK05 AOG

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,278 mi
Last recorded120,278 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 AOG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 120,278 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 120,241 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 115,258 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

slight play rack ends

Fail 16 Apr 2021 115,258 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

slight play rack ends

Pass 15 Apr 2020 111,290 miles

slight play o/s track rod end

Fail 24 Mar 2020 111,278 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s&o/s (5.3.2 (b))

slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 20 Mar 2019 105,083 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 105,083 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,560 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 99,465 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s&o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 94,595 miles

front & rear brake discs worn rear shock absorber casings corroded & damaged slight play track rod ends n/s/f tyre closer to limit

Pass 22 Mar 2016 89,627 miles

both front rack ends slight movement

Pass 28 Mar 2015 85,017 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,777 miles

slight play front rack ends

Pass 23 Mar 2013 74,759 miles

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

o/s/f & n/s/f steering slight movement rack arms

slight movement n/s/f drop link

Pass 20 Feb 2012 69,254 miles

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

slight play steering rack ends

Pass 21 Jan 2011 63,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

tow bar electrics not connected

Pass 22 Jan 2010 57,000 miles

rear springs have been changed to lowering springs

Pass 22 Jan 2009 50,178 miles

both sides front brake pads worn

both front tyres tread depth close to legal limit

both sides front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Jan 2008 42,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 AOG is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AOG, 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 AOG is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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