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AK05 MOF

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

140,887 mi
Last recorded140,887 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MOF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 140,887 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside inner drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 140,837 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside inner drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 129,432 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 123,091 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 116,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front discs have wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2019 106,146 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 93,968 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 80,602 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 80,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 67,708 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Front Tyres starting to perish.

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 55,424 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 55,424 miles

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

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

battery is loose in holder but not likely to fall out

Pass 17 Feb 2015 54,277 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 49,270 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 44,966 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 38,361 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 31,840 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 22,894 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 18,019 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,167 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 MOF is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MOF, 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 MOF is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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