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DV05 UFU

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,000 mi
Last recorded130,000 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 UFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 130,000 miles

Offside Front Jacking point corroded.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 122,573 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

o/s/f jacking point corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2021 122,569 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

o/s/f jacking point corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 117,212 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 110,811 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 104,254 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 103,387 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 98,528 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 93,600 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 93,600 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 87,444 miles

Engine cover insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear silencer corroding & has been repaired

Fropnt brake disc inner face very badly corroded & worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear chassis corroding

The high level brake light reads Astra when illuminated

There is a smell of diesel in the engine bay but no visable leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 87,444 miles

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

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

Engine cover insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear silencer corroding & has been repaired

Fropnt brake disc inner face very badly corroded & worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear chassis corroding

The high level brake light reads Astra when illuminated

There is a smell of diesel in the engine bay but no visable leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,606 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 70,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 56,562 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,635 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 42,241 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,031 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 23,220 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 UFU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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