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AD04 MZU

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

195,267 mi
Last recorded195,267 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 MZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 195,267 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

offside rear parking brake needs some adjustment

Pass 29 Jan 2024 185,850 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

hand brake imbalance offside lower than nearside

Fail 25 Jan 2024 185,850 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

hand brake imbalance offside lower than nearside

Pass 18 Jan 2023 175,117 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 165,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 165,752 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 161,410 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 161,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 158,165 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 145,531 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 145,531 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 136,715 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 131,672 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 119,223 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 119,223 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 95,242 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 73,771 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2013 73,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 59,460 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 59,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 31,732 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 30,690 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 24,715 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 21,641 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 18,231 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 14,599 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 MZU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Red 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 AD04 MZU, 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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AD04 MZU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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