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AO54 FUE

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

190,117 mi
Last recorded190,117 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 FUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 190,117 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 190,057 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 166,061 miles

fuel tank dented

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2013 166,061 miles

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

fuel tank dented

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2012 145,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyre s worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Apr 2012 145,189 miles

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

both front tyre s worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Apr 2011 124,985 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 124,985 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 104,281 miles

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

nearside front anti roll bar link guaitor split

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Apr 2009 85,304 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 83,623 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Sep 2007 68,852 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 68,844 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 FUE is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FUE, 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 FUE registered?

AO54 FUE is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is AO54 FUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO54 FUE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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