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AO04 BSZ

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,343 mi
Last recorded129,343 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 129,343 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES , starting to fade (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Sep 2022 129,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES , starting to fade (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2021 126,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Number plate cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged BOTH SIDES, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 119,559 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2020 119,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 112,571 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 104,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 104,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 98,119 miles

Front both tryes have cracks in side wall

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 90,264 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 81,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,923 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 63,948 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,249 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,450 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 53,450 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 46,961 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 46,961 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,965 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,570 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,187 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BSZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BSZ, 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 AO04 BSZ registered?

AO04 BSZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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