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AO53 AVC

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,187 mi
Last recorded59,187 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 AVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2019 59,187 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 53,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 51,414 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 49,250 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 46,387 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 43,643 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 40,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/s/f wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust silencer, outer skin flaking and rattling

oil level low

Pass 29 Nov 2012 37,358 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2011 34,130 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs lipped but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Nov 2010 30,245 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 26,308 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,165 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 18,938 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 15,907 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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AO53 AVC is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO53 AVC, 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 AO53 AVC registered?

AO53 AVC is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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