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AK05 MZW

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

96,911 mi
Last recorded96,911 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 96,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 94,174 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2024 88,240 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 85,170 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2023 85,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 79,700 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 79,700 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 74,167 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 70,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 19 Mar 2019 60,793 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 54,308 miles

Both rear tyres are lightly perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slow to react (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 51,140 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,411 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,619 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,591 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,006 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,580 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 32,704 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 27,827 miles

Rear centre seat belt dose not pull out

Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,329 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 14,406 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 MZW is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MZW, 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 MZW registered?

AK05 MZW is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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