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A2 HFU

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,875 mi
Last recorded155,875 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 HFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 155,875 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 140,210 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 122,670 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 122,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 112,498 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 102,138 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 85,201 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f winscreen has small chip

Pass 8 Sep 2008 74,268 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 55,315 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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A2 HFU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A2 HFU, 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 A2 HFU registered?

A2 HFU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is A2 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 HFU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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