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AEZ 4421

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,842 mi
Last recorded154,842 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 4421
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 154,842 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 152,280 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 144,918 miles

Offside wing mirror housing is taped

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ALL 4 (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 135,872 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 135,872 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 125,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 115,375 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 115,341 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 106,202 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 99,035 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 99,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 90,248 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 90,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 73,948 miles

front n/s tyre close to limit

play in n/s front link pin

Pass 18 Nov 2007 59,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

uneven front tyre wear

Fail 18 Nov 2007 59,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre inner wall has some cuts

uneven front tyre wear

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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AEZ 4421 is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AEZ 4421, 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 AEZ 4421 registered?

AEZ 4421 is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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