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AK05 FZZ

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,908 mi
Last recorded172,908 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 172,908 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 153,548 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 137,301 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 122,897 miles

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Aug 2020 113,892 miles

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 100,082 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Aug 2018 86,543 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 86,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit especially inner edge smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit especially inner edge smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,546 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 56,546 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 39,219 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

Pass 23 Aug 2014 23,865 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 20,227 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 19,554 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 17,963 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 15,743 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 13,170 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 11,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 8,048 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 FZZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FZZ, 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 FZZ registered?

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

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