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MA04 ARO

2004 Vauxhall Monaro

Red Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,457 mi
Last recorded117,457 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Monaro59,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 ARO
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 117,457 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 107,479 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 98,320 miles

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

sign of possible coolant leak at nearside lower radiator area

Fail 10 Jan 2024 98,317 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

sign of possible coolant leak at nearside lower radiator area

Pass 13 Jan 2023 88,835 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 88,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 82,247 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 82,247 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 75,896 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 59,841 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 49,644 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 49,572 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,469 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 47,711 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 47,119 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,631 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,572 miles

REar brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2012 43,572 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

REar brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,123 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,338 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,505 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,409 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 24,747 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 24,747 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monaro?

Based on 12,565 MOT tests across 785 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
2,610
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
785
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 311
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 111
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 107
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MA04 ARO is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro in Red with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Monaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 59,119 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Monaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA04 ARO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Monaro typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Monaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MA04 ARO registered?

MA04 ARO is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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