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AK05 MLO

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,498 mi
Last recorded95,498 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 95,498 miles

corrosion brake ferrules

Fail 6 Jan 2015 95,496 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion brake ferrules

Pass 5 Aug 2013 89,285 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Fail 1 Aug 2013 89,263 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2012 80,614 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low but not on fully cut tread

slight play found nearside front suspension

Fail 30 Jul 2012 80,610 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre worn low but not on fully cut tread

slight play found nearside front suspension

Pass 6 Aug 2011 68,193 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 55,339 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 55,339 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 47,700 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,115 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 MLO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MLO, 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 MLO registered?

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

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