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AF04 RSX

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,599 mi
Last recorded127,599 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 RSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 127,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 124,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 124,895 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 124,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 120,653 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 110,708 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 110,647 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 98,180 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 98,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 88,918 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 82,279 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 74,766 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 60,610 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 60,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

tyres getting low

Pass 6 Feb 2008 49,518 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 49,518 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 38,513 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 RSX is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 AF04 RSX, 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 AF04 RSX registered?

AF04 RSX is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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