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VF05 FRT

2005 Opel Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

254,802 mi
Last recorded254,802 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Opel Astra91,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF05 FRT
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 254,802 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

some damage to both outersills

Fail 22 Jun 2018 254,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

some damage to both outersills

Pass 27 Jun 2017 244,141 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine slight ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

noise drive belt area

Fail 27 Jun 2017 244,141 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine slight ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

noise drive belt area

Pass 4 Jul 2016 231,194 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 231,173 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 219,324 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge of tread and repair to sidewall

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge of tread

some corrosion to offside rear brake disc

Pass 22 Jul 2015 219,324 miles

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

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge of tread and repair to sidewall

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge of tread

some corrosion to offside rear brake disc

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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VF05 FRT is a 2005 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VF05 FRT, 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 VF05 FRT registered?

VF05 FRT is a 2005 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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