MOT Status
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217,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Drivers seat base collapsed.
Front indicators lights slightly discoloured.
INSP warning light on.
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
INSP warning light on, over due service inspection.
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.
Direction indicators slightly discoloured fading white (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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)
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)
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
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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
Non obligatory mirror damaged
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)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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