MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,068 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
brake discs surface corrosion all round
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake discs surface corrosion all round
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
brake discs surface corrosion all round
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front whipers smearing
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front whipers smearing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central heat shield loose
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust system insecure and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Central heat shield loose
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear all brake pipe unions corroded and covered in grease
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear all brake pipe unions corroded and covered in grease
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt not holding pin in hub (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached pin in hub loose moving (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All rear brake pipe unions corroded and been covered up with grease
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Both rear shock absorbers corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi worn/coming apart (6.1.2 (a))
N/s/f tyre has sidewall repair. Not recommended
N/s/r tyre heavy splitting and also nail in tread
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
O/s/f tyre cracking and perishing
O/s/r tyre cracking and perishing
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded around join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both rear shock absorbers corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi worn/coming apart (6.1.2 (a))
N/s/f tyre has sidewall repair. Not recommended
N/s/r tyre heavy splitting and also nail in tread
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
O/s/f tyre cracking and perishing
O/s/r tyre cracking and perishing
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded around join (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front number plate damaged
front tyres becoming low on tread
Both rear tyres cracked / split between tread and have small deep cuts close to cords
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front number plate damaged
O/S/R brake disc showing slight distortion
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear brake pads low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SERVICE LIGHT ON
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
ft discs rust/wear
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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AO54 AEU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 AO54 AEU, 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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AO54 AEU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2004.
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