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DV05 RKY

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,833 mi
Last recorded132,833 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 RKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 132,833 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 120,766 miles

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

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

Rear Washer not working

Fail 16 Nov 2017 120,756 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Washer not working

Pass 29 Nov 2016 115,131 miles

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

Rear Washer not working

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 115,131 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Washer not working

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 110,171 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 110,171 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f wiper split.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 107,136 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 101,748 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 98,317 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 87,443 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2011 77,709 miles

both rear tyres have uneven tread wear

Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,484 miles

o/s door mirror damaged

uneven tread wear to both rear tyres

Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,965 miles

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2008 41,261 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 RKY is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV05 RKY, 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 RKY is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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