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AO54 FVG

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,796 mi
Last recorded124,796 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 124,796 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 115,494 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 115,494 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 109,270 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 102,546 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 102,546 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 96,373 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 96,334 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 25 Jul 2011 89,984 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 89,984 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracks

Pass 27 Jul 2010 83,287 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/rear tyre cut on side wall (not to cords)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 75,109 miles

both front tyre sidewalls slightly damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2009 75,105 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyre sidewalls slightly damaged

osr tyre tread slightly cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2008 57,163 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 51,031 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 FVG is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FVG, 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 FVG registered?

AO54 FVG is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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