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AEZ 8663

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,389 mi
Last recorded107,389 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 8663
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 107,389 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 107,387 miles

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

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs very poor condition inside edge

Pass 23 Dec 2015 101,814 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 101,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 100,675 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 93,359 miles

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)

both headlamp lenses becoming opaque

gearbox drive shaft seal n/s leaking oil

Fail 17 Feb 2015 93,359 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

both headlamp lenses becoming opaque

gearbox drive shaft seal n/s leaking oil

Pass 28 Feb 2014 80,861 miles

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

n/s mirror cover missing

Fail 26 Feb 2014 80,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s mirror cover missing

Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2013 72,263 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 65,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 57,804 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 57,804 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 49,870 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 42,523 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 35,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,744 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 8663 is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 8663, 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 8663 registered?

AEZ 8663 is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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