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AD53 UPA

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,142 mi
Last recorded97,142 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 UPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 97,142 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 83,745 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 76,998 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,435 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 70,858 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outter case adrift and rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,568 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 64,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,839 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back box outer skin corroded slightly

Fail 11 Sep 2009 50,672 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 50,672 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 45,215 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 39,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 32,728 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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AD53 UPA is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UPA, 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

How do I check the history of AD53 UPA?

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What year was AD53 UPA registered?

AD53 UPA is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is AD53 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 UPA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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