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DV05 SKO

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,130 mi
Last recorded70,130 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 SKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 70,130 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 67,337 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 67,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,332 miles

front inner steering rack joints have slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2013 61,568 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 57,015 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,402 miles

both front tyres wearing low

offside rear lamp cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2011 54,402 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing low

offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2010 49,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear lamp cracked

slight movement in steering

tape on rear bumper

Pass 19 May 2009 42,797 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 28,522 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 SKO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SKO, 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 SKO registered?

DV05 SKO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is DV05 SKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 SKO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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