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DV05 RRX

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,839 mi
Last recorded140,839 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 RRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 140,839 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 140,839 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 135,864 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 109,489 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 109,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 95,770 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 95,723 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 85,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front brake disc slightly worn not excessive

offside rear brake disc inner face slightly deteriorated & showing signs off heat

possible oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 76,887 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 76,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,813 miles

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

offside door mirror cracked

Fail 31 Jul 2010 66,786 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside door mirror cracked

offside rear brake disc showing signs off excessive heat & inner face pitted

Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,731 miles

unable to view rear brake pad condition properly

Fail 24 Aug 2009 54,729 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

unable to veiw front & rear brake pads properly

Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,942 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 RRX is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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