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AEZ 8689

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,750 mi
Last recorded69,750 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 8689
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 69,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system becoming deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2019 66,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system becoming deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2018 62,723 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 62,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 58,990 miles

o/s/f wing corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2017 58,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 53,492 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 44,439 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,093 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

ns rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 8 Jun 2012 37,446 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 37,446 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,372 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,596 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,961 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,300 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 17,300 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 8689 is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 8689, 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 8689 registered?

AEZ 8689 is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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