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DV05 RSX

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,436 mi
Last recorded121,436 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 121,436 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 121,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres inside walls perished ( no cord exposed )

Pass 15 May 2014 114,353 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 114,338 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 106,231 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 106,231 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 99,386 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 99,383 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 92,898 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 92,898 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 15 May 2010 86,062 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 79,247 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 72,247 miles

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

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

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 RSX is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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