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DV05 SKN

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

57,988 mi
Last recorded57,988 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 SKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 57,988 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 57,988 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 55,041 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 51,062 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit also perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,156 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,917 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,163 miles

Front head light lenses slightly deteriorated

Front subframe slightly corroded

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,149 miles

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

Slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,959 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,645 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,004 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 18,989 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 13,722 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 9,628 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 9,620 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 3,831 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 SKN is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SKN, 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 SKN registered?

DV05 SKN is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is DV05 SKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 SKN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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