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DV05 RKK

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,308 mi
Last recorded157,308 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 RKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2022 157,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front shock absorber bump stop and dirt shroud missing

Nearside Rear park brake low reading

Pass 3 Nov 2021 154,508 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

both rear brake backing plates corroded

both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

surface corrosion rear discs

Fail 3 Nov 2021 154,507 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

both rear brake backing plates corroded

both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

surface corrosion rear discs

Pass 2 Nov 2020 149,380 miles

both front tyres 3mm + wearing inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2020 149,372 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

both front tyres 3mm + wearing inner edge

Pass 4 May 2019 145,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 May 2019 145,126 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 19,798 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 139,793 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 131,046 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 131,046 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 118,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 110,750 miles

2 x rear tyre treads cracking.

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 104,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside rear tyres are slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2014 104,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside rear tyres are slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2013 96,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 96,038 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 89,816 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 89,816 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 80,278 miles

Nail in rear tyre

play in n/s & o/s steering arms

Pass 7 May 2010 70,419 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 54,472 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 38,947 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,947 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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DV05 RKK is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DV05 RKK, 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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DV05 RKK is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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