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AO04 GZC

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,044 mi
Last recorded120,044 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 GZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 120,044 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 118,226 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2016 118,010 miles

ffront discs rusty on inside edge

head lights faded

rear pads getting low

Pass 24 Apr 2015 112,938 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished

nearside wipper blade spliting at top

Pass 14 Apr 2014 107,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre on legal limit

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres deteriorated/cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2013 103,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2013 103,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 98,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2012 98,127 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2011 94,886 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

front section of exhaust deteriorating at flexible joint

Fail 1 May 2010 90,709 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres on wear limit

brake pipe to offside front hose surface corrosion

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 1 May 2010 90,709 miles

both front tyres on wear limit

brake pipe to offside front hose surface corrosion

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 30 Apr 2009 84,258 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 77,806 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 77,806 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 62,492 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 GZC is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GZC, 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 GZC is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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