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AD53 TYP

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,210 mi
Last recorded177,210 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 TYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 177,210 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 172,781 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 172,781 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 168,476 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 168,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 May 2015 162,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear box outer shell detriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2014 153,797 miles

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges and n/s/f has a nail in it

e/m light on

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2014 153,797 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges and n/s/f has a nail in it

e/m light on

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 149,682 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 149,682 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 141,320 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 141,320 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 128,508 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 116,791 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 116,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 111,035 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 100,567 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 95,194 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 84,728 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 81,445 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 72,624 miles

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)

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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AD53 TYP is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD53 TYP, 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 AD53 TYP registered?

AD53 TYP is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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