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DV05 UFS

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,415 mi
Last recorded147,415 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 147,415 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 147,392 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 135,265 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 123,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 123,823 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2012 118,226 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 118,226 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 101,463 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 84,951 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES ON BAR

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 67,933 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,064 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)

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 UFS is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UFS, 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 UFS registered?

DV05 UFS is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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