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AO04 BWL

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,952 mi
Last recorded83,952 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 83,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy deteriorated also (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mount detached

Pass 9 Apr 2018 75,696 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP BEAMS POOR. REAR EXHAUST CORRODED AND O/S SUPPORT BROKEN

Pass 13 Apr 2017 66,165 miles

Oil leak both rear and nearside front tyres wearing on shoulders ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 66,102 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak both rear and nearside front tyres wearing on shoulders ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,580 miles

Front nearside and offside brake pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyres worn on shoulders

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,240 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,883 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 42,767 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,145 miles

n/s/o/s/r tyres deteriorated 185/65R15T

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2012 42,145 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/o/s/r tyres deteriorated 185/65R15T

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,337 miles

rear tyres deteriorated 185/65R15

Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,781 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,391 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 28,391 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 24,300 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 20,366 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 BWL is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BWL, 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 BWL is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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