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AK05 MRY

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,468 mi
Last recorded101,468 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 101,468 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,592 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 77,590 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 66,886 miles

periphery of front brake discs rusted

Fail 29 Jul 2014 66,817 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

periphery of front brake discs rusted

Pass 23 Jan 2013 52,303 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 52,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 44,521 miles

both front brake discs poor condition,on inner faces

both rear indicators starting to show whiter light

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 35,822 miles

cut in nsr tyre sidewall

Fail 25 Jan 2011 35,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

cut in nsr tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2010 27,653 miles

both front discs rusty

both rear indicators starting to go white

Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,102 miles

nearside front and nearside rear wheel rims buckled

Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,734 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front and offside rear tyres starting to crack

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 MRY is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MRY, 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 MRY registered?

AK05 MRY is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is AK05 MRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 MRY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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