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AK05 TGU

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,027 mi
Last recorded111,027 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 TGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 111,027 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 104,202 miles

n/s/f headlight lens badly deteriorated starting to affect beam image and light output

o/s/f headlight lens badly deteriorated starting to affect beam image and light output

Pass 7 Apr 2015 96,677 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 96,677 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 89,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 82,562 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 78,215 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 73,488 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 61,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,033 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 49,033 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front washer jet partially blocked

Pass 17 Mar 2008 37,079 miles

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

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 TGU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TGU, 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 TGU registered?

AK05 TGU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is AK05 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 TGU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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