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AK05 GJE

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,453 mi
Last recorded113,453 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 GJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 113,453 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 110,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre section exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2018 105,371 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 98,897 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 91,722 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 91,718 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 85,452 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 79,742 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres perishing

one rear silencer mount missing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 70,562 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,214 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 63,214 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 21 Mar 2011 54,697 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,596 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 46,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,215 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 23,232 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 GJE is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GJE, 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 GJE registered?

AK05 GJE is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AK05 GJE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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