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A14 RWE

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,380 mi
Last recorded74,380 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 RWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 74,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 74,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 74,341 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2024 68,045 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 63,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 58,533 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 53,810 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi pipe - o/s/r wheel hub (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 53,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi pipe - o/s/r wheel hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 51,738 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 50,076 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 47,886 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 44,610 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,187 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,732 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 1,470 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 27,440 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 27,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 23,237 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 17,652 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 12,693 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 9,766 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 9,672 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 9,425 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 7,760 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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A14 RWE is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A14 RWE, 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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What year was A14 RWE registered?

A14 RWE is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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