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AF04 WHC

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,638 mi
Last recorded86,638 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 WHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 86,638 miles

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

e/oil low min level

front brake discs worn corroded

front brake pads worn low

front coil springs corroded

front top strut mounts worn/noisy

front wipers poor/worn

h/lamps poor focal beam pattern

o/s/f mirror cover missing

positive battery cable v.hot

rear index plate faded

rear steel brake pipes heavily corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2015 86,638 miles

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

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

e/oil low min level

front brake discs worn corroded

front brake pads worn low

front top strut mounts worn/noisy

front wipers poor/worn

h/lamps poor focal beam pattern

o/s/f mirror cover missing

positive battery cable v.hot

rear index plate faded

rear steel brake pipes heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 79,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

metal brake pipe from front of car to n/s/r flexy pipe corroded.

metal brake pipe from o/s/r flexy hose to connector corroded.

n/s/r light cluster scraped.

n/s/r tyre tread low and tyre wall starting to perish.

o/s/r tyre tread low and wearing unevenly.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 27 Jun 2014 79,513 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant overfilled.

metal brake pipe from front of car to n/s/r flexy pipe corroded.

metal brake pipe from o/s/r flexy hose to connector corroded.

n/s/r light cluster scraped.

n/s/r tyre tread low and tyre wall starting to perish.

o/s/r tyre tread low and wearing unevenly.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,626 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2013 72,626 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2012 64,970 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 57,363 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 52,745 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

dent in offside rear door

Fail 5 Jul 2010 52,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

dent in offside rear door

Pass 7 Jul 2009 47,885 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 47,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,915 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 43,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 30 May 2007 40,356 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,953 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wipers smeary

n/s headlamp slightly loose

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 WHC is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WHC, 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 WHC registered?

AF04 WHC is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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