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AO04 MXB

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,855 mi
Last recorded145,855 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 145,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 132,645 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 132,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens fogged (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens fogged (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 113,345 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 113,342 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 108,765 miles

movement in n/s/f suspension top mount

Fail 6 Nov 2013 108,765 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

movement in n/s/f suspension top mount

Pass 3 Nov 2012 105,438 miles

back box blowing

movement in n/s/f top mount

Fail 23 Oct 2012 105,438 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

back box blowing

movement in n/s/f top mount

Pass 13 Oct 2011 103,435 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 103,435 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2010 90,472 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 90,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 72,155 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 54,005 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 54,005 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 47,510 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 30,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 MXB is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 MXB, 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 MXB is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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