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AK05 SZN

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,824 mi
Last recorded72,824 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 SZN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 72,824 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 65,405 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 65,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,415 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 49,505 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,186 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,941 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 31,522 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 17,718 miles

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

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 SZN is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 SZN registered?

AK05 SZN is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AK05 SZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 SZN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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