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DV05 RTO

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,136 mi
Last recorded157,136 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 157,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 157,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 156,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses slightly cloudy (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 141,338 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 141,298 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 124,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery losse made secure

Pass 25 Mar 2014 124,708 miles

battery losse made secure

Pass 6 Jul 2011 118,024 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 118,024 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 106,298 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 82,103 miles

stone chip in front screen

Pass 10 May 2008 65,543 miles

advise tyres 195/65/15 V rated. offside rear tyre is 195/65/15 T rated also small nail in tread.

front brake pads and brake discs worn

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 RTO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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