MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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
front head light lenses deteriorated
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.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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.
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of EY05 DYW?
You can check the full history of EY05 DYW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was EY05 DYW registered?
EY05 DYW is a 2005 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2005.
Is EY05 DYW safe to buy?
The MOT history for EY05 DYW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EY05 DYW have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EY05 DYW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.