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AK05 SGY

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,763 mi
Last recorded141,763 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 141,763 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 140,765 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Outer Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced axle mounting (2.4.F.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 128,034 miles

Centre Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shild insecure

Fail 1 Apr 2015 128,024 miles

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

Centre Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shild insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2014 11,240 miles

slight play in tie rods

Fail 23 Apr 2014 111,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in tie rods

Pass 22 Apr 2013 90,196 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 90,196 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 71,539 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 52,731 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,065 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 41,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 28,039 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,699 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 SGY 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 64.3%.

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 SGY, 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 SGY registered?

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

Is AK05 SGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 SGY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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