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AEZ 5701

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,859 mi
Last recorded67,859 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 5701
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Internal headlight adjuster not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

play N/S inner rack arm

Fail 29 Jul 2015 67,855 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Internal headlight adjuster not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

play N/S inner rack arm

Pass 8 Jul 2014 61,225 miles

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

Offside & Nearside Head lamp fixings in poor condition

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 61,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 58,052 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre low on tread (3-2mm)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre low on tread (3-2mm)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2013 58,052 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre low on tread (3-2mm)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre low on tread (3-2mm)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,878 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 3 Oct 2011 54,878 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs worn,lipped and corroded on inner faces

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

damage noted to front of car

front number plate cracked and slight loose

offside headlamp slight loose

offside rear outer side light inoperative

offside rear tyre getting low on tread and worn on inner egde

unable to check wiper condition due to lack of water

Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,236 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 43,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 43,221 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 32,705 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,662 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 22,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AEZ 5701 is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 5701, 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 5701 registered?

AEZ 5701 is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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