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AO04 CBY

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,224 mi
Last recorded111,224 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 111,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 111,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 103,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 103,472 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 68,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn uneven inner edge

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

Rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 7 Jul 2016 44,604 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2015 43,118 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 41,345 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,562 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,708 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,343 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,790 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 30,790 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 26,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in inner sidewall of o/s/r tyre.

tailpipe outer skin corroded.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,799 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 14,745 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in n/s/r 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 CBY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 CBY, 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 CBY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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