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AK05 SZC

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

180,784 mi
Last recorded180,784 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 SZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 180,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and back (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

covers on sills inner and outer sills both sides can not be viwed.

front disc pitted and rear disc pitted. front pads low inner and rear pads low inner .

rear box and middle section rusted.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 172,101 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

covers under tray

Pass 24 Jul 2015 145,564 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 128,607 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

at the time of test nearside front wheel arch inner cover missing

Pass 8 May 2013 120,112 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside front steering arm has slight play at inner fixing

Pass 15 Mar 2012 109,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 109,639 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 101,731 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 84,175 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise off side rear fog light damage

advise rear tyres slightly distorted & out off shape

Pass 11 Apr 2009 61,624 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,267 miles

note offside front fog lamp lens broken

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 SZC is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc 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 SZC, 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 SZC registered?

AK05 SZC is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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