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DV05 RTU

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,001 mi
Last recorded177,001 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 177,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 176,995 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 173,157 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front - wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 170,549 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 166,428 miles

Front and rear registration plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 166,428 miles

Front and rear registration plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 160,132 miles

Front and Rear registration plates slightly cracked but not likely to be misread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 160,132 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front and Rear registration plates slightly cracked but not likely to be misread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 143,779 miles

both front tyres bald /wearing on inner edge and close to limit

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Jul 2017 143,779 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres bald /wearing on inner edge and close to limit

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Jul 2016 134,337 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 120,002 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 120,002 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 110,227 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 110,275 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 97,206 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 97,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 85,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 72,401 miles

both front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 12 Jul 2010 57,896 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2009 43,547 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,757 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 RTU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 RTU, 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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What year was DV05 RTU registered?

DV05 RTU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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