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AO54 ETL

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,651 mi
Last recorded162,651 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 ETL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 162,651 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 162,650 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 152,487 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 152,485 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 133,687 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2013 112,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 May 2013 112,640 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2012 93,136 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 78,432 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 65,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 65,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 58,653 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 51,687 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,420 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AO54 ETL is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO54 ETL, 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 ETL is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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