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AF04 RSY

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

48,633 mi
Last recorded48,633 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 RSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 48,633 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 48,633 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 47,215 miles

Nearside Front wheel cover missing

Nearside Rear lamp lense has crack

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

both front macpherson top mounting has slight movement

Pass 16 Jan 2019 46,329 miles

both front macpherson strut top mounting has movement

Fail 12 Jan 2019 46,329 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

both front macpherson strut top mounting has movement

Fail 15 Dec 2018 46,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper macpherson mounting has movement

Pass 16 Dec 2017 44,447 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 44,431 miles

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 43,076 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 41,676 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2015 41,676 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 39,739 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 38,493 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 38,493 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2013 36,924 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S mirror slightly insecure

rear number has slight water damage

Fail 2 Jan 2013 36,924 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S mirror slightly insecure

front brake discs slightly worn

rear number has slight water damage

Fail 5 Jan 2012 36,157 miles

Both front brake disc worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear door has a slight damage

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside wing mirror insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2012 36,157 miles

Both front brake disc worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear door has a slight damage

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside wing mirror insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2010 34,633 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 34,633 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 30,181 miles

1 wheel cover missing

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

bodywork has dent and scratches

Fail 7 Jan 2010 30,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 wheel cover missing

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

bodywork has dent and scratches

both front tyres needs changing plus tracking recommended

Fail 9 Jan 2009 27,085 miles

1 wheel cover missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear door outer moulding missing

offside front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2009 27,085 miles

1 wheel cover missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear door outer moulding missing

offside front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2008 24,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2007 21,116 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 RSY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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