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AF54 HMA

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,395 mi
Last recorded126,395 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 HMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 126,395 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front mounting areas. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 125,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake Pipe joiner corroded, however not seriously weakened.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 125,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake Pipe joiner corroded, however not seriously weakened.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 122,140 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 114,867 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2016 108,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

slight play felt OS inner track rod joint

Pass 28 Oct 2015 101,305 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 94,749 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 88,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre section of exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 81,655 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 74,032 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 64,403 miles

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

slight play offside front link arm

Pass 6 Oct 2010 64,403 miles

slight play offside front link arm

Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,230 miles

slight play in offside rack arm

three tyres perishing between treads

Pass 17 Oct 2008 42,992 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 33,169 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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AF54 HMA is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF54 HMA, 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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AF54 HMA is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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