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AO04 GZH

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,393 mi
Last recorded143,393 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 GZH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 143,393 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 143,364 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ferrule corroded on flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 136,386 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 131,462 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 127,374 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

3. Offside rear steel brake pipe starting to corrode.

4. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges.

5. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 29 Aug 2015 119,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 109,206 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 98,693 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 98,691 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 98,638 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/FRONT DROP LINK

Pass 26 Mar 2012 90,242 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 78,891 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 68,603 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 57,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,711 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,856 miles

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

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

rear tyres, tread uneven on inner edge

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 GZH is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 GZH, 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 GZH is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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