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DV05 UFT

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,087 mi
Last recorded119,087 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 UFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 119,087 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 119,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 112,063 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 112,063 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2017 101,412 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has a nail in it

Fail 9 May 2017 101,359 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has a nail in it

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2016 91,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 May 2016 91,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 81,920 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,390 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 73,285 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 66,478 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

o/s//r tyre feathering inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2011 46,364 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 34,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,538 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,939 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 UFT is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UFT, 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 UFT is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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