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AK05 SFY

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,084 mi
Last recorded97,084 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 SFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 97,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 97,084 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 87,653 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,406 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 69,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

power steering rack damp

Pass 19 Dec 2012 56,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

power steering rack damp

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2011 47,247 miles

front brake discs worn

power steering rack damp

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2010 37,210 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,350 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 26,840 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,841 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 SFY is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SFY, 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 SFY registered?

AK05 SFY is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is AK05 SFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 SFY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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