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A24 GTE

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

95,411 mi
Last recorded95,411 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 GTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 95,411 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 95,393 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 95,375 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 95,361 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 95,361 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 95,279 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 95,279 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2017 95,273 miles

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Pass 26 Apr 2016 95,224 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 94,279 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 91,282 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 86,952 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 86,952 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 84,159 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 79,606 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 73,043 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 70,740 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 68,185 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 65,274 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear exhaust at limit

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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A24 GTE is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A24 GTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A24 GTE registered?

A24 GTE is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is A24 GTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 GTE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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