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EY05 DYW

2005 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,410 mi
Last recorded159,410 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Opel Astra91,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 DYW
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 159,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2018 140,628 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 140,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on indicating a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire back box heat shield is missing as fitted as original equipment (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts have product on lenses strong advise (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front inner tie rod ball joints have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spots of corrosion appearing underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

engine is slightly noisy under rev

middle section heat shield is loose

Pass 1 Jul 2017 118,447 miles

front head light lenses deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2016 112,208 miles

bothside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined.,marginal pass.

bothside front head lamp lens tarnished,should clean or replace.

bothside front steering rack rod inner ball joint,s small amount of play.

cooling resorvoir low.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 105,748 miles

bothside front head lamp lens tarnished, should clean.

cooling level low.

offside front tyre outer shoulder wearing thin.

offside rear tyre outer shoulder wearing thin.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 100,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 100,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 87,598 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre inner shoulder.

offside rear tyre centre tread wearing thin.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 79,423 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 69,177 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 48,933 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 38,759 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Opel Astra?

Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,212
position lamp(s) not working 748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 621
Stop lamp not working 589
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EY05 DYW is a 2005 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 91,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY05 DYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Opel Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EY05 DYW registered?

EY05 DYW is a 2005 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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