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AK05 KJO

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,281 mi
Last recorded110,281 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 KJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 110,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 110,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 104,633 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 104,632 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 91,252 miles

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

Nearside mirror/housing damaged

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

Slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 28 Mar 2015 82,541 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,996 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

oil leak from front of engine

slight front brake imbalance

windscreen chipped

Fail 1 Apr 2014 72,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

oil leak from front of engine

slight front brake imbalance

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Apr 2013 61,346 miles

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

rear tyre tread getting low

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,294 miles

chip in front windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,189 miles

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 42,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,116 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,911 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,969 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 KJO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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