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DV05 RLO

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

166,426 mi
Last recorded166,426 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 RLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 166,426 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 166,426 miles

Front Position lamp not working Side both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 166,340 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation uneven application (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush starting to de-bond (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush starting to de-bond (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear both tyres have misshaped tread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 155,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 139,067 miles

Nearside reverse light inop

Fail 21 Nov 2018 139,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside reverse light inop

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 119,167 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 119,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 117,596 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush anchor bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 115,118 miles

Central Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 103,921 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR OSR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 98,812 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 98,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

NSF BRAKE BINDING

Pass 3 Jun 2014 93,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR BRAKE BINDING

Pass 22 May 2013 89,754 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 85,616 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 80,822 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 80,822 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 72,912 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Apr 2009 60,794 miles

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

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)

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack tie bars

Pass 8 May 2008 45,306 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 45,292 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RLO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RLO, 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 RLO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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