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AD04 BWC

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,192 mi
Last recorded126,192 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 BWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 126,192 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 126,144 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 121,708 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 121,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 117,348 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 113,451 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 113,356 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2014 109,588 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 104,897 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 104,866 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 99,385 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 99,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 92,437 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 92,437 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2010 84,127 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 84,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2009 63,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

baby seat fitted to o/s/r belt, belt not inspected

car presented for testing with no oil. customer agreed we add oil prior to test. engine has considerable oil leak and runs poorly. recommend repair straight away

sterering rack appears to be leaking but further investigation shows that it is likely to be oil sprayed from engine leak

Fail 23 May 2009 63,782 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

baby seat fitted to o/s/r belt, belt not inspected

car presented for testing with no oil. customer agreed we add oil prior to test. engine has considerable oil leak and runs poorly. recommend repair straight away

sterering rack appears to be leaking but further investigation shows that it is likely to be oil sprayed from engine leak

Pass 28 May 2008 48,850 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 48,850 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 May 2007 34,090 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)

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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AD04 BWC is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AD04 BWC, 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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AD04 BWC is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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