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DV05 RNF

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

186,091 mi
Last recorded186,091 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 186,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 152,537 miles

both front tyres are worn

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Jun 2019 177,634 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 177,634 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 171,719 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 171,719 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 160,769 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 160,750 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 149,043 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 148,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 143,712 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2015 143,706 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 139,432 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 128,965 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 113,955 miles

o/s rear tyre unevenly worn on inner tread.

slight wear in n/s & o/s steering rack arms.

Pass 13 May 2011 98,746 miles

coolant level low in expansion tank

slight play to offside and nearside steering rack arms

Fail 13 May 2011 98,739 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

coolant level low in expansion tank

slight play to offside and nearside steering rack arms

Pass 8 May 2010 84,114 miles

slight play to offside and nearside steering rack arms

Pass 6 May 2009 69,976 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 69,976 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 56,833 miles

front brake discs & pads worn low.

very slight wear in o/s steering rack arm.

Pass 2 May 2008 56,125 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 RNF is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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