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AK05 GVC

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,249 mi
Last recorded111,249 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 GVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 111,249 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 111,249 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 101,418 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 101,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 91,563 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 91,563 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 80,869 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 80,864 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 127,256 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2012 59,583 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 59,583 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 48,006 miles

ADVISE - FRONT TYRES GETTING VERY LOW

Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,478 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,840 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 28,831 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,315 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 27,315 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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 GVC is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GVC, 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 GVC registered?

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

Is AK05 GVC safe to buy?

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