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905 COL

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

146,101 mi
Last recorded146,101 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration905 COL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 146,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 144,165 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded not in prescribed area.

Fail 24 Sep 2024 144,165 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded not in prescribed area.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 140,934 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 137,313 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 133,068 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 128,466 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 124,204 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 124,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 118,525 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 113,042 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 107,046 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 97,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 89,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 82,287 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 82,287 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 74,782 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 67,718 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,726 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,055 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,515 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 34,275 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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905 COL is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 73,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 905 COL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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905 COL is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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