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A20 BLM

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,176 mi
Last recorded167,176 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 BLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 167,176 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 167,176 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 157,077 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 157,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 148,180 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 148,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 138,638 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 133,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all over general under body corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2019 131,241 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 122,551 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 122,551 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 118,786 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 114,790 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 109,260 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,776 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 92,424 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 78,831 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 61,505 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,136 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 27,661 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 17,207 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 6,563 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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A20 BLM is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A20 BLM, 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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What year was A20 BLM registered?

A20 BLM is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is A20 BLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 BLM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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