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AK05 AOJ

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,927 mi
Last recorded129,927 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 AOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 129,927 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 129,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive emissions to high (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

slight play in both front drop links

E.M.L light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine has slight oil leak

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight play in both front inner rack arms

Pass 9 Jul 2016 119,891 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 119,891 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 112,437 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 104,308 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres have started to perrish and crack

Fail 1 Sep 2014 104,306 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML is on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres have started to perrish and crack

Pass 7 Mar 2013 93,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light is on dash

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack and perrish

Fail 7 Mar 2013 93,575 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light is on dash

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack and perrish

Pass 5 Mar 2012 84,630 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 75,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres low

Pass 3 Mar 2011 75,433 miles

both front tyres low

Pass 4 Mar 2010 67,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2009 53,251 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 48,263 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 AOJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK05 AOJ, 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 AOJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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