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AO54 FSP

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,162 mi
Last recorded153,162 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 153,162 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 137,359 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 137,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 125,985 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 125,985 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 123,367 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 123,300 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 113,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 113,578 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 144,886 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2012 138,707 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 138,707 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 124,350 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 101,583 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 101,583 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 82,995 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 67,426 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 FSP 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 FSP, 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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What year was AO54 FSP registered?

AO54 FSP is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is AO54 FSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO54 FSP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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