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AF04 DYF

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,596 mi
Last recorded173,596 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 DYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 173,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 150,164 miles

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaqust poor condition engine light on

Fail 10 Jun 2013 150,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaqust poor condition engine light on

Pass 30 Jun 2012 119,424 miles

EML on

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 88,071 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 73,095 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 73,091 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 72,971 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 64,431 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 64,431 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 56,101 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 4 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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AF04 DYF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF04 DYF, 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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AF04 DYF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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