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AO04 FTE

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,337 mi
Last recorded171,337 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 FTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2013 171,337 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 171,337 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 149,667 miles

advise n/s/r tyre slight mis shaping

fronts brake discs slight lip and corrored

Fail 9 Mar 2012 149,667 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise n/s/r tyre slight mis shaping

fronts brake discs slight lip and corrored

Fail 18 Mar 2011 137,433 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 137,433 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 125,965 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 98,276 miles

Centre Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 81,901 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 81,901 miles

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

Offside 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 FTE is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FTE, 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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What year was AO04 FTE registered?

AO04 FTE is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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