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AF04 NVZ

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,477 mi
Last recorded82,477 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 NVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 82,477 miles

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

Offside metal front to rear brake pipe close to excessively corroded

headlamps lenses poor close to affecting beam images

Pass 21 Mar 2015 77,713 miles

N/S headlight beam poor

Fail 19 Mar 2015 77,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear and offside front tyres perished

Pass 14 Mar 2014 70,466 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S headlight beam pattern deterioated

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 70,437 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S headlight beam pattern deterioated

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 62,713 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Oil leak

centre mirror slightly insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2013 62,685 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 57,899 miles

Battery insecure

Both front and rear discs rusty.

Handbrake lever cover missing but working ok.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 57,861 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Both front and rear discs rusty.

Handbrake lever cover missing but working ok.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 54,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear box in poor condition

Fail 6 Dec 2010 54,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear box in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2009 46,242 miles

front pads getting a bit low

Pass 4 Dec 2008 39,350 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wear on outer edge of nearside front, offside front and nearside rear Tyres

Fail 27 Nov 2008 39,350 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wear on outer edge of nearside front, offside front and nearside rear Tyres

Pass 28 Nov 2007 28,103 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 21,838 miles

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

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

tyres splitting+perishing

washers+wipers in poor condition

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 NVZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NVZ, 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 NVZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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