2005 Vauxhall Astra Van · 5,291 MOT tests
2005 Vauxhall Astra Van reliability
2005 Vauxhall Astra Vans fail 49.7% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 Astra Van years (5,291 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astra Vans: 45%)
- 49.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astra Vans: 45%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 144,379
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,291
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: about average for its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 11.5% of tests fail here (48% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Vauxhall Astra Van
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics28%
- Brakes22.6%
- Suspension22.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors11.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10.6%
- Tyres9.4%
- Body, chassis and structure8.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 9.13%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 8.32%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.35%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 5.99%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Position lamp not working 5.41%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 4.01%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (34.55%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (20.7%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.64%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.81%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.28%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.94%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra Van reliable?
2005 Vauxhall Astra Vans fail 49.7% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 Astra Van years (5,291 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Vauxhall Astra Van MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (9.13% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (8.32% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (7.35% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Vauxhall Astra Van have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Vauxhall Astra Van shows 144,379 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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