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AO54 APF

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,880 mi
Last recorded66,880 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 APF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 66,880 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 65,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 62,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 62,408 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 58,067 miles

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

nearside headlight lens deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2014 57,866 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

nearside headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2013 52,684 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 52,684 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres deteriorating

Pass 26 Sep 2012 50,300 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2012 50,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 46,069 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,183 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,812 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 36,812 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 31,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 21,614 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 21,614 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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AO54 APF 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 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 AO54 APF, 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 APF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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