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DV05 STZ

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,749 mi
Last recorded119,749 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 STZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 119,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bearing noisy when spun

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

temporary fuel cap

Fail 22 Jun 2016 119,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bearing noisy when spun

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

temporary fuel cap

Pass 2 Apr 2015 99,394 miles

water in n/s/r light unit

Fail 2 Apr 2015 99,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

e.m.light on water in n/s/r light unit

Pass 27 Mar 2014 91,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

squeal from o/s/f brake

Fail 27 Mar 2014 91,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

squeal from o/s/f brake

Pass 21 Mar 2013 83,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

e.m.light on

Fail 21 Mar 2013 83,242 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

e.m.light on

Fail 16 Mar 2013 83,151 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine management light on.

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 74,909 miles

E.M.LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 74,909 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

E.M.LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,063 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2011 64,063 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,011 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 51,011 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,046 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 40,046 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,604 miles

nail in nsr tyre

power steering bottle mounts starting to deteriorate

rear brake pads low

screw and nail in osr tyre

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 STZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 STZ, 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 STZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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