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BW04 ZHN

2004 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,220 mi
Last recorded132,220 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Opel Astra89,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 ZHN
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 132,220 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 131,896 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 123,928 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front tyre wearing low on both edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 123,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 123,928 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 117,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 117,356 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 109,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 96,892 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Opel Astra?

Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,212
position lamp(s) not working 748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 621
Stop lamp not working 589
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BW04 ZHN is a 2004 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 89,577 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 Opel Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW04 ZHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Opel Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BW04 ZHN registered?

BW04 ZHN is a 2004 Opel Astra, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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