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AK05 YTJ

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,381 mi
Last recorded163,381 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 163,381 miles

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)

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2013 146,016 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 127,927 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 127,927 miles

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

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

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

both ns tyres worn on inner edge

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jul 2011 116,732 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 104,121 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 104,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 91,630 miles

Both rear tyres 1.6mm on edges

Front and rear brake discs lipped

Front number plate damaged

Slight play on o/s/f anti rollbar link

Fail 30 Jun 2009 91,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Both rear tyres 1.6mm on edges

Front and rear brake discs lipped

Front number plate damaged

Slight play on o/s/f anti rollbar link

Pass 27 Jun 2008 66,407 miles

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

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 YTJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YTJ, 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 YTJ registered?

AK05 YTJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is AK05 YTJ safe to buy?

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