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AO04 FSS

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

264,037 mi
Last recorded264,037 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 FSS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 264,037 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust back box corroded and insecure

plastic side skirts fitted could not view

Pass 26 Mar 2015 255,916 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2014 248,935 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 248,658 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2013 231,273 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 206,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 186,725 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 165,370 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 165,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 145,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

unable to fully inspect all rear seat belts (seats folded down with work top fitted)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 117,297 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

sat/nav support removed for retest

unable to check rear seatbelts,rear seat folded downand loaded

Fail 3 Apr 2008 116,858 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to check rear seatbelts,rear seat folded downand loaded

Pass 3 Apr 2007 89,801 miles

rear seat belts not tested back seats laid flat ,fully laden on top

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 FSS is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FSS, 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 FSS is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 April 2004.

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