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AO04 FSX

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,877 mi
Last recorded156,877 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 FSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 156,877 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 130,264 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 99,617 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 88,899 miles

Damage to offside front wing & bumper

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 88,899 miles

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

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

Damage to offside front wing & bumper

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre perishing & out of shape.

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 77,487 miles

Both rear tyre slightly out of shape & starting to perish.

Damage to offside front body pannels.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 77,487 miles

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

Both rear tyre slightly out of shape & starting to perish.

Damage to offside front body pannels.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 66,558 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Fail 6 Apr 2010 66,558 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2009 57,207 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 47,753 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 38,664 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 38,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 FSX is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FSX, 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 FSX is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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