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A18 RUV

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,281 mi
Last recorded110,281 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 RUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2026 110,281 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 104,341 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 98,839 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 94,400 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 89,725 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 82,799 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 71,526 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 61,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 54,110 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 46,469 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,118 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,980 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,554 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,423 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,166 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,112 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,780 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,611 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,034 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 14,825 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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A18 RUV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A18 RUV, 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 A18 RUV registered?

A18 RUV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is A18 RUV safe to buy?

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