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DV05 TCY

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,246 mi
Last recorded126,246 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 126,246 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

mil light on

Fail 18 Oct 2019 126,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

mil light on

Pass 17 Oct 2018 116,514 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 116,514 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 107,728 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded unions corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both plastic covers faded (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 98,177 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint nsf osf (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded osf nsr (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front imballance 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns os covers faded (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 86,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in rack ends

Fail 19 Oct 2015 86,063 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in rack ends

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 80,132 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 79,167 miles

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

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)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 76,167 miles

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

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

front tyres wearimg on edges

off side front tyre deflated

Pass 25 Jul 2012 71,178 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 71,178 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,624 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 60,627 miles

play in steering rack nearside and offside front

Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,521 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,987 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 47,987 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 39,149 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 TCY is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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