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AK05 KKG

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,429 mi
Last recorded132,429 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 KKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 132,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 124,272 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 116,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust split at flexi

play in both nearside and offside steering arms

Pass 20 Apr 2016 107,915 miles

both nearside and offside headlights deteriorating

exhaust flexi breaking up

play in both front steering arms

Fail 20 Apr 2016 107,915 miles

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

both front tyres bald inner edge

both nearside and offside headlights deteriorating

exhaust flexi breaking up

play in both front steering arms

Pass 27 Apr 2015 99,427 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust flexi breaking up

play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 26 Apr 2015 99,402 miles

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust flexi breaking up

play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 18 Apr 2014 91,421 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust system corroded

slight play in both nearside and offside steering arms

Fail 18 Apr 2014 91,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

exhaust system corroded

slight play in both nearside and offside steering arms

Pass 17 Apr 2013 84,100 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 10 Apr 2013 83,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,552 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2012 76,552 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 67,237 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 57,576 miles

coolant empty

Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,466 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,017 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 41,018 miles

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

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

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

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 KKG is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KKG, 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 KKG is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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