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AO04 BTY

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,214 mi
Last recorded163,214 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 BTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 163,214 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 147,263 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 127,780 miles

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

Nearside rear brake back plate slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 109,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 96,889 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 86,891 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 72,623 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner and outer edges. no re-inforcment visible

Exhaust heavily corroded at rear silencer flanges, not blowing and still secure at time of test

Front and rear brake discs showing signs of wear, not considered to be seriously weakened or insecure.

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

Off side wiper blade starting to split

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

Rear brake pads look to be worn low, but not properly seen.

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 72,623 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner and outer edges. no re-inforcment visible

Exhaust heavily corroded at rear silencer flanges, not blowing and still secure at time of test

Front and rear brake discs showing signs of wear, not considered to be seriously weakened or insecure.

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

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

Off side wiper blade starting to split

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear brake pads look to be worn low, but not properly seen.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 50,185 miles

Both front tyres cracking & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Nearside front tyre worn to tread depth indicators.

Offside front tyre wearing edges.

Fail 18 Nov 2009 50,175 miles

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

All tyres cracking & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Both front tyres worn to tread depth indicators.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 42,168 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 42,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 36,950 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 36,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 34,462 miles

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

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 BTY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BTY, 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 BTY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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