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AK05 TBO

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

251,018 mi
Last recorded251,018 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 TBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2018 251,018 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 240,051 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 230,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 219,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 208,558 miles

rear centre seat belt buckle hard to engauge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 197,507 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 186,270 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 175,270 miles

nearside and offside front anti roll bar link ball joint gaiters split

Pass 26 Apr 2010 162,405 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 148,988 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 117,290 miles

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

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

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

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 TBO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TBO, 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 TBO registered?

AK05 TBO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is AK05 TBO safe to buy?

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