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AO04 BPF

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,170 mi
Last recorded109,170 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 BPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 109,170 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 96,629 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Apr 2014 96,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 May 2013 85,091 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2013 85,091 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2012 74,012 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 74,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 63,041 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 63,041 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 53,041 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

Fail 8 May 2010 53,041 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

Pass 6 May 2009 43,766 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 35,095 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 26,175 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 BPF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AO04 BPF, 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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AO04 BPF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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