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AK05 CAA

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,236 mi
Last recorded63,236 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 CAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 63,236 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 63,232 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 61,009 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 61,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 104,817 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 58,718 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,718 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 46,483 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 46,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,153 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,310 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,320 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 16,786 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 16,786 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 CAA is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CAA, 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 AK05 CAA registered?

AK05 CAA is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is AK05 CAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 CAA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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