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AB53 WLS

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,312 mi
Last recorded156,312 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 WLS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 156,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 151,507 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 151,507 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 148,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 148,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 139,813 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 139,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 131,431 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 131,431 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 119,520 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 119,520 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 109,413 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 109,413 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 102,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower lower arm bush rubbers worn

Nearside Front tread pattern wearing low

Fail 28 Jul 2016 102,568 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower lower arm bush rubbers worn

Nearside Front tread pattern wearing low

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 92,907 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 81,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 81,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,759 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 53,422 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2011 49,460 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,364 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 41,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 31,523 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 22,412 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 19,647 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 19,022 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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AB53 WLS is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB53 WLS, 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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AB53 WLS is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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