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AF04 WCW

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,605 mi
Last recorded124,605 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 124,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 124,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 120,864 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2017 120,864 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 115,194 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Apr 2016 115,189 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer metal bracket corroded and broken (silencer in poor condition) (7.1.1)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2015 107,407 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 107,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 100,883 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 88,832 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 75,571 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 75,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 66,676 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010
Fail 26 Feb 2010 60,938 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,654 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,946 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 36,100 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 WCW is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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