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DV05 UFX

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,275 mi
Last recorded129,275 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 129,275 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2017 129,196 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Engine malfunction light on

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

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

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

Nearside Rear cut to tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear parking brake effort slightly low

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle carrier bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear suspension coil spring coils fouling each other

Pass 12 Mar 2016 121,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 121,622 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 111,720 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside front tyre worn unevenly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 111,720 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside front tyre worn unevenly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 98,639 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 98,637 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,235 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 82,972 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,142 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 55,639 miles

fuel tank collasped slighty

Fail 24 Apr 2010 55,639 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

fuel tank collasped slighty

Pass 30 Apr 2009 51,606 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,745 miles

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

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

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 UFX is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UFX, 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 UFX registered?

DV05 UFX is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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