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AF04 EAX

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,350 mi
Last recorded101,350 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 EAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 101,350 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2022 99,562 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2021 97,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2020 96,206 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 92,753 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 92,749 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 88,596 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2018 88,592 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2017 83,330 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer shell separating

Pass 10 Jun 2016 78,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 73,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 10 Jun 2015 73,841 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 11 Jun 2014 70,681 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,565 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 62,461 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 57,323 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,654 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 46,620 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 39,182 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,492 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 EAX is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EAX, 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 EAX is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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