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AK05 YSW

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,411 mi
Last recorded103,411 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 103,411 miles

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

battery not secured fully

foot brake pedal has a fair bit of travel

front registration plate damaged

gearbox has fault

o/s head lamp loose in its fixture

o/s rear brake grabbing

windscreen is damaged but not seriously affecting drivers view of road

wiper blades in poor condition

front and rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted

Fail 8 Sep 2016 103,405 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

battery not secured fully

foot brake pedal has a fair bit of travel

front registration plate damaged

gearbox has fault

o/s head lamp loose in its fixture

o/s rear brake grabbing

windscreen is damaged but not seriously affecting drivers view of road

wiper blades in poor condition

front and rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 96,294 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 96,294 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,771 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 64,100 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 50,915 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 50,915 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,302 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2010 24,753 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 24,753 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2010 24,328 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 16,163 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 11,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YSW is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 75,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YSW, 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 YSW registered?

AK05 YSW is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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