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AC03 RFC

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

259,815 mi
Last recorded259,815 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 RFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 259,815 miles

general corrosion

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

slight movement in offside top strut mount

slight play in nearside and offside tie rods.

Fail 17 May 2014 259,815 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

slight movement in offside top strut mount

slight play in nearside and offside tie rods.

Fail 1 May 2014 259,512 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

general corrosion

play in O/S & N/S steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2013 254,598 miles

exhaust condition

Fail 23 Jul 2013 254,290 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust condition

front brake pad wear

slight play in both lower ball joints

slight play in nearside track rod end

wiper blade condition

Pass 14 Aug 2012 240,223 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 240,219 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 227,761 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 164,795 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 26,509 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 26,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2007 25,521 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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AC03 RFC is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC03 RFC, 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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AC03 RFC is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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