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AO04 XCU

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,545 mi
Last recorded133,545 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 XCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 133,545 miles

Front no plate deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges on limit

both front brake pipes have been cleaned up and greased

Fail 11 Jan 2018 133,537 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges on limit

Pass 19 Jan 2017 115,425 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2016 90,138 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 87,669 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres warn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2014 76,712 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 76,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 62,890 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 62,837 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 47,425 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 47,425 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,887 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)

Pass 11 May 2011 32,822 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,816 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2009 21,886 miles

cover fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

Pass 19 May 2008 17,975 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 13,167 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 XCU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XCU, 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 XCU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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