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AD54 BEX

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,163 mi
Last recorded104,163 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 BEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 104,163 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 99,322 miles

exhaust corroded / n/s/f and rear tyres split

Pass 8 Jun 2012 94,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 94,514 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 87,094 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Coolant leak on back of engine (level appears low).

Nearside rear road wheel slightly bent on inner rim edge.

Offside rear tyre worn low and unevenly on inner edge of tread.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 3 Jun 2011 87,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Coolant leak on back of engine (level appears low).

Nearside rear road wheel slightly bent on inner rim edge.

Offside rear tyre worn low and unevenly on inner edge of tread.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2010 71,939 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 71,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 58,816 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)

SLIGHT DAMAGE N/S/R TYRE

Pass 9 Jun 2008 40,192 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 36,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,441 miles

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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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AD54 BEX is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD54 BEX, 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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AD54 BEX is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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