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AK05 CAE

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,052 mi
Last recorded136,052 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 CAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 136,052 miles

Nearside Door mirror glass damaged

Central Exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Timing chain noisy

Fail 23 May 2019 135,949 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside Door mirror glass damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Timing chain noisy

Pass 29 May 2018 130,938 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 18 May 2017 125,917 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 121,035 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

timing chain noise

Pass 27 May 2015 117,714 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 114,542 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 114,542 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

near side door mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2013 109,965 miles

slight play tie rod ends

Fail 7 Jun 2013 109,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play tie rod ends

Pass 7 Jun 2012 94,425 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 78,680 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 78,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 May 2010 59,986 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2010 59,986 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 59,941 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 58,929 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 58,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,323 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 CAE is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CAE, 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 CAE is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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