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AK05 KKE

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,930 mi
Last recorded110,930 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 KKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 110,930 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear hand brake cable outer cover corroded

Oil leak engine ()

eml light on

Pass 12 Apr 2016 103,123 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 103,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 95,063 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 89,323 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 84,003 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 83,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 78,403 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,367 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Apr 2010 64,925 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 58,544 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 57,705 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 46,971 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 KKE is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 KKE, 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 KKE registered?

AK05 KKE is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is AK05 KKE safe to buy?

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