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AK05 MVE

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,566 mi
Last recorded73,566 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 73,566 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror cover damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2019 69,628 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 57,890 miles

front headlight lenses faded

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,344 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Leak from oil pressure sensor into wiring harness

N/S Driveshaft oil seal leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Feb 2016 49,596 miles

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls and tread cracked

Engine oil leak and oil level on minimum

Slight play in both inner track rod joints

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,689 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 28,409 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 28,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,004 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 18,657 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 17,117 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 14,843 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,304 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 MVE is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MVE, 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 MVE registered?

AK05 MVE is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is AK05 MVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 MVE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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