MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,206 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lens damaged
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AK05 MVC safe to buy?
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