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AK05 MVC

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,206 mi
Last recorded123,206 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 123,206 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 123,206 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 115,845 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 107,792 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Offside rear lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 107,792 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 98,911 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Slight play detected at steering rack inner joints

Fail 27 Feb 2016 98,911 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working Both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Slight play detected at steering rack inner joints

Pass 3 Feb 2015 88,467 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)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 88,467 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 81,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 74,679 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 66,801 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 56,970 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 46,349 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,884 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 34,997 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 34,997 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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 MVC is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MVC, 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 MVC is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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