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AF04 TCK

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,428 mi
Last recorded102,428 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 TCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 102,428 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 102,426 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 94,166 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside. advise replacement soon (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lenses oxidised. Beam pattern slightly poor (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn inner edge. Advise replacement soon (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Heavily corroded/pitted. Advise replacement soon (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake corroded/pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn inner edge. Advise replacement soon (4.1.E.1)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jan 2018 94,164 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside. advise replacement soon (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lenses oxidised. Beam pattern slightly poor (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn inner edge. Advise replacement soon (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Heavily corroded/pitted. Advise replacement soon (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake corroded/pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn inner edge. Advise replacement soon (4.1.E.1)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Apr 2017 90,198 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear before flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 85,446 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 85,445 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear wiper split

engine management light on

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 25 Mar 2015 80,167 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 80,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 75,253 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 75,253 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,060 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 71,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 66,878 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 66,878 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 62,008 miles

winscreen cracked not in swept area advise attention

Fail 2 Apr 2010 54,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 54,730 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,516 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 34,488 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 22,299 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 TCK is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TCK, 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 TCK is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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