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AD04 BWY

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,406 mi
Last recorded86,406 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 BWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 86,406 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 84,396 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 82,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Park brake lever does not fully return

Rear Brake dust shields corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both steel sections between hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2019 80,357 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 77,556 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2018 77,555 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside beam pattern quality poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 76,385 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 75,377 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 75,372 miles

Emissions not tested lambda reading high due to blow (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 72,000 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 67,755 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 60,034 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 52,195 miles

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

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

front discs and pads wearing low

Fail 25 Sep 2012 52,195 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs and pads wearing low

Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,859 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 45,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,602 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,930 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 22,555 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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AD04 BWY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AD04 BWY, 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 AD04 BWY registered?

AD04 BWY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2004.

Is AD04 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 BWY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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