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AO54 EUF

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,733 mi
Last recorded164,733 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 EUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2022 164,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 160,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 158,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 154,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 154,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 150,726 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 138,483 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 22 Jul 2016 130,992 miles

Front tyre wearing on edge

part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jul 2015 126,886 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES FADING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 126,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES FADING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 117,519 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES FADING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Fail 23 Jul 2014 117,519 miles

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES FADING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 24 Jul 2013 103,717 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 93,436 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

slight movement evident at offside and nearside of steering rack

Fail 17 Aug 2012 93,434 miles

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

slight movement evident at offside and nearside of steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2011 82,924 miles

slight movement at offside and nearside of steering rack

Fail 12 Aug 2011 82,924 miles

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

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

slight movement at offside and nearside of steering rack

Pass 18 Aug 2010 71,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,311 miles

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

SLIGHT CRACKING IN BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS

Fail 1 Sep 2009 59,311 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

SLIGHT CRACKING IN BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS

Pass 4 Aug 2008 46,983 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 35,396 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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AO54 EUF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EUF, 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 EUF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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