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AEZ 5396

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,461 mi
Last recorded169,461 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 5396
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 169,461 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 169,394 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 132,058 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 109,491 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 83,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 83,885 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 62,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,762 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 54,977 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,977 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 53,361 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 53,359 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 46,453 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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AEZ 5396 is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 5396, 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 5396 registered?

AEZ 5396 is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AEZ 5396 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEZ 5396 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AEZ 5396 have outstanding finance?

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