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AO53 YXN

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,999 mi
Last recorded157,999 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 157,999 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 157,996 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 148,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 148,601 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 139,579 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 139,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 130,539 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 112,119 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 112,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 112,125 miles

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

headlights faded

Pass 2 Dec 2010 104,897 miles

heat shield loose

Pass 7 Dec 2009 95,875 miles

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

door. top windows gap at frames

Pass 7 Nov 2008 78,710 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 78,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 63,487 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 63,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 47,010 miles

REAR TYRES GETTING LOW. †FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED.

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 YXN is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO53 YXN, 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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AO53 YXN is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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