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AK05 SHV

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,898 mi
Last recorded115,898 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 SHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 115,898 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 115,897 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INSIDE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 104,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 93,540 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 87,253 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all other (3.6.B.2c)

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

headlights det

Fail 15 May 2017 87,249 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all other (3.6.B.2c)

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

headlights det

Pass 18 Apr 2016 79,996 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 79,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 59,182 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 59,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 62,656 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 62,656 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 57,559 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 52,263 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rusty front discs

Pass 4 Jun 2010 47,315 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 41,512 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 30,232 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 SHV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SHV, 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 SHV registered?

AK05 SHV is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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