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AO54 FRC

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,606 mi
Last recorded104,606 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 FRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 104,606 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 96,537 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 81,783 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 72,724 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 69,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2010 66,159 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 66,159 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 57,832 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2009 57,546 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 45,169 miles

Nearside and offside steering rack rods slight play.

Fail 30 Apr 2008 45,169 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside steering rack rods slight play.

Pass 1 May 2007 31,720 miles

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

signs of repair to offside front of vehicle

srs lamp illuminated

Fail 1 May 2007 31,720 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

signs of repair to offside front of vehicle

srs lamp illuminated

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 FRC is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO54 FRC registered?

AO54 FRC is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is AO54 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO54 FRC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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