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AX04 MCL

2021 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,380 mi
Last recorded63,380 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Vauxhall Astra33,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 MCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 63,380 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 91,080 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2025 91,080 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 56,506 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 81,729 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 81,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2023 73,639 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox and sump areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Apr 2023 73,639 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox and sump areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2022 68,273 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 64,165 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 64,165 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 64,164 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 59,828 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 59,828 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 54,256 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 52,215 miles

Front tyres perishing within treads

Fail 26 Apr 2018 52,204 miles

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

Oil leak Gear box ()

Front tyres perishing within treads

Pass 17 May 2017 42,540 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 31,909 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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AX04 MCL is a 2021 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2021 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 33,290 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 AX04 MCL, 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 5 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AX04 MCL is a 2021 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 May 2021.

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