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AK05 GHX

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,198 mi
Last recorded153,198 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 GHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 153,198 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 138,280 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2016 119,503 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2015 101,327 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 88,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2014 88,900 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 59,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise both front inner trackrods have play advise replace

Fail 4 May 2012 59,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise both front inner trackrods have play advise replace

Pass 6 May 2010 28,286 miles

o/s/r tyre inner wall cut

slight play steering rack both sides

Fail 5 May 2010 28,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre inner wall cut

slight play steering rack both sides

Pass 1 Apr 2009 12,542 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 11,841 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 GHX is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GHX, 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 GHX registered?

AK05 GHX is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AK05 GHX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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