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AK05 EZS

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,236 mi
Last recorded129,236 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 129,236 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 124,396 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 124,394 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 124,290 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 119,928 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 113,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 104,922 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 96,826 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 90,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,519 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 74,733 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 66,522 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 66,485 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,170 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 47,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 39,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres starting to perish on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2013 32,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,060 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 17,983 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 11,362 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 5,839 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 EZS is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EZS, 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 EZS registered?

AK05 EZS is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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