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DV05 TAU

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,542 mi
Last recorded133,542 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 133,542 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 133,541 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 114,006 miles

Nearside rear tyre is worn on shoulders

Pass 31 Jan 2014 105,224 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2013 93,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 93,295 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 82,779 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 72,807 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 62,241 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,554 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 53,554 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 45,698 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 45,698 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear 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 TAU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TAU, 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 TAU registered?

DV05 TAU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is DV05 TAU safe to buy?

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