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DV05 SPZ

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,933 mi
Last recorded91,933 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 SPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 91,933 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil on undertray

Fail 4 Apr 2017 91,933 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil on undertray

Pass 16 Apr 2016 86,123 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 86,121 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,334 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2013 67,515 miles

front discs corroded and worn

rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 20 Mar 2012 60,565 miles

both front tyres very low on edges

damage to rear bumper

slight fray to nsf seat belt

Fail 20 Mar 2012 60,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres very low on edges

damage to rear bumper

slight fray to nsf seat belt

Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,614 miles

osr tyre worn very low

rear bumper and osf damaged

rear pads worn very low

Fail 29 Mar 2011 53,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osr tyre worn very low

rear bumper and osf damaged

rear pads worn very low

Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,660 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Brake hoses perished

Minor dents scuffs & scratches to various panels

NSF seatbelt slightly frayed & fluffing

OSR tyre heavily perished & cracked

Slight lipping & wear to front & rear brake discs

Smear from wipers

heavy wear to front & rear brake pads

Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,335 miles

wear to front brake discs. o/s/r tyre wearing and cracking. alloy wheels damaged.

Fail 1 Apr 2008 23,780 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,780 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 SPZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SPZ, 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 SPZ registered?

DV05 SPZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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