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AK05 XMF

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,348 mi
Last recorded217,348 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 217,348 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 173,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 153,360 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 140,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 140,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 133,184 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 133,166 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Already detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 124,892 miles

INSP light on dash display.

Near side and off side front chassis post both starting to corrode at subframe mounting points.

Near side and off side rear shock absorbers both starting to corrode at top of shafts.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front wiper arm touches scuttle hard when on operation.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 124,870 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

INSP light on dash display.

Near side and off side front chassis post both starting to corrode at subframe mounting points.

Near side and off side rear shock absorbers both starting to corrode at top of shafts.

Nearside Front wiper arm touches scuttle hard when on operation.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 115,803 miles

Drivers seat base collapsed.

Front indicators lights slightly discoloured.

INSP warning light on.

Pass 29 Aug 2018 107,279 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

INSP warning light on, over due service inspection.

Fail 25 Aug 2018 107,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

INSP warning light on, over due service inspection.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 97,227 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured fading white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 86,357 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate damaged

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn Slight touching of coils (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 86,357 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate damaged

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn Slight touching of coils (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 74,994 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring slightly distorted

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,939 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 64,881 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 53,848 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs poor condition

rear exhaust box poor condition

wipers slight smear

Pass 24 Aug 2012 50,283 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2012 50,275 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,770 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 45,760 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 39,198 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 39,190 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,406 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 26,970 miles

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 XMF is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XMF, 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 XMF is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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