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2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,108 mi
Last recorded91,108 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 BAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 91,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 84,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

surface rust under body covering some components

Pass 20 Sep 2016 80,959 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 75,217 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both side (2.5.B.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2015 75,217 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both side (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both side (2.5.B.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 70,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 67,149 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2013 67,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2012 58,784 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,690 miles

WHEEL RIMS ALL DAMAGED

Pass 19 Nov 2010 44,399 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 44,384 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 35,598 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 29,786 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 24,931 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,680 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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AA04 BAN is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AA04 BAN, 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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AA04 BAN is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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