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AEZ 7566

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,767 mi
Last recorded168,767 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 7566
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2016 168,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front mirror case damaged

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 165,069 miles

EML illuminated

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s door mirror outer casing damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2015 165,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

EML illuminated

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s door mirror outer casing damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2014 160,704 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

a.b.s light intermittant on/off

centre heat shield loose

e.m.l illuminated

n/s/r outer tyre wall slight cracking

side mirror casing deteriated

Fail 28 Mar 2014 160,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

centre heat shield loose

e.m.l illuminated

n/s/r outer tyre wall slight cracking

side mirror casing deteriated

Pass 9 Apr 2013 152,737 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 145,046 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear door doesn't open

Fail 11 Apr 2012 145,046 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear door doesn't open

Pass 4 Apr 2011 135,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 126,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2010 126,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 112,234 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 112,234 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2008 98,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 7566 is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 7566, 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 7566 registered?

AEZ 7566 is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 December 2004.

Is AEZ 7566 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEZ 7566 shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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