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AK05 YJJ

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,658 mi
Last recorded150,658 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2020 150,658 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2019 140,185 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 140,180 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 120,083 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 112,353 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 104,620 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

osf h.light poor beam image

Pass 7 Sep 2015 99,767 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 99,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 95,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 95,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 90,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 84,715 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 77,381 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 7 Sep 2011 77,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 6 Sep 2010 71,046 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre and screw in n/s/r

slight play in n/s/f track arm inner

Fail 6 Sep 2010 71,046 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside 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)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre and screw in n/s/r

slight play in n/s/f track arm inner

Pass 18 Sep 2009 65,504 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 65,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 63,160 miles

extra load tyre fitted to offside front all the rest standard load

offside front sill damaged

Fail 17 May 2008 47,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2008 47,905 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 YJJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel 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 YJJ, 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 YJJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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