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AK05 YTH

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,003 mi
Last recorded164,003 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YTH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 164,003 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 155,162 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside and nearside front brake hoses, ferulles have slight corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 155,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside and nearside front brake hoses, ferulles have slight corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 151,914 miles

Both rear tyres lightly cracking between treads

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 148,853 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 148,853 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 140,059 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 130,001 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear road spring rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2011 130,001 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

fuel leak excessive and dangerous to use car

handbrake harsh in operation

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear road spring rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2010 120,366 miles

advised noise from alt belt erea

advised osf tyre low

Fail 22 Apr 2010 120,366 miles

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

advised noise from alt belt erea

advised osf tyre low

Pass 21 Apr 2009 109,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 109,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 83,669 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 83,669 miles

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

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

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

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 YTH is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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