MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,444 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack arms play n/s/f and o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)
both inner track joints have play in them
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both inner track joints have play in them
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK05 TFZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 TFZ, 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 TFZ registered?
AK05 TFZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 April 2005.
Is AK05 TFZ safe to buy?
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