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AK05 THN

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,972 mi
Last recorded130,972 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 130,972 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 130,941 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 120,900 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2017 110,221 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod slight play

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

Offside Front Inner tie rod slight play

Fail 11 May 2017 110,221 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner tie rod slight play

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

Offside Front Inner tie rod slight play

Pass 14 May 2016 99,713 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 99,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no patern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 82,338 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 82,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2014 66,493 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,081 miles

nearside rear tyre on tread limit and cracking

Fail 28 Jun 2013 62,070 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on tread limit and cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2012 53,352 miles

n/s/f tyre excessiveley worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre excessiveley worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Jul 2012 53,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre excessiveley worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre excessiveley worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2011 44,271 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 44,269 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack ends

Pass 19 Jul 2010 33,412 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 33,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 21,003 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 9,842 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 9,225 miles

nail in offside resr tyre tread.

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 THN is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 THN, 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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AK05 THN is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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