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AF04 TBV

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

213,003 mi
Last recorded213,003 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 TBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2024 213,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across underside of Vehicle to Rear Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 203,641 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside Front and Offside Front around Subframe Mounting Points into Wheel Arches (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Chassis and to Nearside and Offside Wheel Hubs (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 203,641 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside Front and Offside Front around Subframe Mounting Points into Wheel Arches (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Chassis and to Nearside and Offside Wheel Hubs (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 194,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 194,822 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 185,568 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2021 185,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 170,671 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 170,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018
Fail 3 Jul 2018

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017

rear exhaust box slight corrosion rear brake pies surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2016 144,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 144,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 131,412 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre has high/lows inner edges

Fail 6 Jul 2015 131,283 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre has high/lows inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2014 118,887 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 107,256 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 96,535 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 84,786 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 84,786 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 71,825 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 71,825 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 59,318 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,547 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,994 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,056 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 TBV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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