2005 Vauxhall Astra · 64,211 MOT tests
2005 Vauxhall Astra reliability
2005 Vauxhall Astras fail 48.9% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 25 Astra years (64,211 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astras: 34.5%)
- 48.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astras: 34.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 105,244
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 64,211
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 11.9% of tests fail here (67% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 54% 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
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.5%
- Suspension21%
- Brakes16.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks11.9%
- Tyres8.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.5%
- Body, chassis and structure7.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.79%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 6.59%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 5.14%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.46%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.47%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.15%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.06%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.33%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.31%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (14.41%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (13.62%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.9%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra reliable?
2005 Vauxhall Astras fail 48.9% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 25 Astra years (64,211 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Vauxhall Astra MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.79% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (6.59% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (5.14% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Vauxhall Astra have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Vauxhall Astra shows 105,244 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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