2005 Optare Alero 2.8L Diesel · YN05 ORG
2005 Optare Alero (2.8L, diesel). First registered 23 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 129,521 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- OPTARE ALERO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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YN05 ORG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2023
- 129,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YN05 ORG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Optare Alero Unknown (YN05 ORG) between May 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
YN05 ORG Mileage History
- 06/05/2022127,968 mi
- 19/05/2022127,979 mi+11 mi
- 19/04/2023129,510 mi+1,531 mi
- 17/08/2023129,521 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 1,212 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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