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AK05 YTB

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,316 mi
Last recorded143,316 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 143,316 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 118,466 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 97,283 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 79,738 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 79,732 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 59,507 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 59,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 49,557 miles

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 11 Oct 2012 40,155 miles

2x rear child seats fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2011 29,258 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,053 miles

play in steering rack [tie rods]

Pass 26 Oct 2009 158,844 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 9,730 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 YTB is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 YTB registered?

AK05 YTB is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is AK05 YTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 YTB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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