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AK05 KHT

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,387 mi
Last recorded116,387 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 116,387 miles

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

both headlight tarnished

Pass 16 Feb 2021 114,683 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Slight oil leak

Slight play in steering joints

Pass 19 Feb 2020 113,764 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear light lens cover damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2020 113,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear light lens cover damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2019 110,557 miles

Coil springs corroding

Play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Wear on inside of o/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2019 110,557 miles

Coil springs corroding

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Wear on inside of o/s/f tyre

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 107,003 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Osr light lense outer cover damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2018 107,003 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Osr light lense outer cover damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2017 102,410 miles

Exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes corroding

Slight play in o/s rack inner joint

Fail 21 Feb 2017 102,410 miles

Exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Slight play in o/s rack inner joint

Pass 15 Feb 2016 96,620 miles

Exhaust corroding

N/s/f tyre worn low on tread and cracking

Fail 15 Feb 2016 96,620 miles

Exhaust corroding

N/s/f tyre worn low on tread and cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 92,613 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs corroding

Slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 24 Feb 2014 85,853 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Wipers poor

Pass 6 Feb 2013 74,766 miles

Front antiroll bar drop links both sides have play

O/s/r tyre wearing

Slight play in o/s inner rack/track rod end

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge and damage to outer sidewall

Fail 6 Feb 2013 74,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front antiroll bar drop links both sides have play

N/s/f tyre wearing on edge and damage to outer sidewall

O/s/f tyre wearing

Slight play in o/s inner rack/track rod end

Pass 24 Feb 2012 60,420 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure

both front wipers little poor

bottom rail of condenser falling off

nsf tyre has slight damage to side wall

osr tyre stepped

Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 46,359 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,399 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 27,330 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,031 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 KHT 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 68.2%.

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

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