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DV05 SOC

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,916 mi
Last recorded122,916 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 SOC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 122,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Feb 2023 117,554 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 117,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 114,415 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 105,240 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 105,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 90,939 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 75,752 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 75,752 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 58,242 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 46,618 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)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

off side door mirror cover missing

Fail 22 Dec 2016 46,617 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

off side door mirror cover missing

Pass 4 Jan 2016 42,660 miles

Offside mirror cover missing

slight play near side steering rack inner joint

Pass 29 Dec 2014 38,688 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers door mirror cover missing

Pass 30 Dec 2013 34,028 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 34,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 29,247 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 29,247 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 23,427 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 19,612 miles

both near side tyres perrished

Pass 25 Jun 2009 14,680 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2008 7,457 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 7,021 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 SOC is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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The MOT history for DV05 SOC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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