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AO04 BGU

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,547 mi
Last recorded100,547 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 BGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 100,547 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 95,963 miles

center and rear ex box holed and leaking gases

headlights cloudy

Fail 26 Jul 2016 95,963 miles

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

center and rear ex box holed and leaking gases

headlights cloudy

Fail 29 Jul 2015 91,937 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 91,937 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 87,747 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,207 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror glass loose

Pass 27 Jul 2012 64,538 miles

O/S/Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge.O/S/Front tyre wearing close to legal limit.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,521 miles

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

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

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

both wiper blades split at ends

Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,594 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 51,547 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 40,893 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 38,955 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 33,931 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 26,043 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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AO04 BGU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO04 BGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO04 BGU registered?

AO04 BGU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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