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A19 DDS

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

68,060 mi
Last recorded68,060 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 DDS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 68,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 66,606 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Both rear shock absorber bodies corroded.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle.

Fail 17 Jan 2025 66,606 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Both rear shock absorber bodies corroded.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle.

Pass 5 Jan 2024 64,431 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 62,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 61,085 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 61,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 59,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 56,847 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 May 2019 56,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 54,420 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 51,578 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 51,578 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 47,578 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2015 40,867 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 40,867 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 37,996 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 37,996 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 34,293 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 32,226 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 32,226 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 31,685 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 31,176 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 29,638 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 26,082 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,081 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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A19 DDS is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 A19 DDS, 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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A19 DDS is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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