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DV05 RNN

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,382 mi
Last recorded134,382 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 134,382 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 134,382 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 127,156 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/s And N/s Front (4.1.4 (b))

O/s And n/s Outer Sills Corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/r Axle Front Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2019 127,151 miles

Brake cable insecure O/s (1.1.15 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn N/s/r Axle Front Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/s/r Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/s And N/s Front (4.1.4 (b))

O/s And n/s Outer Sills Corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/r Axle Front Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 21 May 2018 123,470 miles

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

Passenger Door Damaged

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

both front brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 18 May 2018 123,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

Passenger Door Damaged

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

both front brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 29 May 2017 118,589 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills corroded

Fail 29 May 2017 118,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 113,265 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 106,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 106,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 96,780 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 87,658 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 87,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,820 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 77,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,288 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 65,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 51,602 miles

NSR tyre starting to split

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

OSR tyre starting to split

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 36,901 miles

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 20 May 2008 31,027 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 RNN is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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