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AK05 YUL

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,593 mi
Last recorded94,593 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YUL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 94,593 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 94,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded main pipe union (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test large sat nav mounting ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 89,992 miles

Headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 89,989 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 88,237 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

both front headlamps deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2022 88,234 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

both front headlamps deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2021 85,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 80,569 miles

steering rack slight play at nearside

Pass 26 Jun 2019 78,413 miles

Nearside steering rack slight play

Fail 26 Jun 2019 78,413 miles

Nearside steering rack slight play

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 75,863 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 74,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at the limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 71,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 63,972 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front inner rack arm slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2014 54,833 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 28 Jun 2013 46,300 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

crease in offside rear wing

poor accident repair to offside rear boot floor and rear panal

Fail 27 Jun 2013 46,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

crease in offside rear wing

poor accident repair to offside rear boot floor and rear panal

Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,005 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 37,362 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 37,362 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front steering arms have sight play at they fixings

both rear tyres have nail in centre deapth of tyre

Pass 26 May 2011 37,166 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 29,428 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,940 miles

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

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,184 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 YUL is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YUL, 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 YUL is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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