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AO54 EWF

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,607 mi
Last recorded138,607 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 EWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 138,607 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2018 138,607 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 122,432 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 122,432 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 104,657 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s inner steering arms to rack

Fail 1 Feb 2016 104,657 miles

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

slight play in n/s and o/s inner steering arms to rack

Pass 2 Feb 2015 87,829 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 82,493 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 75,740 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 75,507 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 71,062 miles

Horn will not work with headlights on!

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 71,062 miles

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

Horn will not work with headlights on!

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 64,221 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 43,553 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 43,553 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 35,630 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 EWF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EWF, 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 EWF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 October 2004.

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