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WM04 UTN

2004 Opel Astra

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,070 mi
Last recorded166,070 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Opel Astra89,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 UTN
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 166,070 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 166,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 152,738 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 152,705 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 146,082 miles

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

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

O/side front tyre heavy wear on inner tread

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

Slight drag o/side rear brake

Fail 13 Apr 2013 146,082 miles

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

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

O/side front tyre heavy wear on inner tread

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

Slight drag o/side rear brake

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 130,224 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 130,224 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust in poor condition

offside rear tyre has a screw in the tread

Pass 5 Apr 2011 117,132 miles

Front and rear discs have heavy wear on the inner faces

N/side front tyre has heavy wear on inner tread

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 105,505 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 92,161 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine management light on

fuel cooler damaged but not leaking at the time of test

offside front side lamp slightly dim in operation

service light on

Pass 2 Apr 2008 79,147 miles

fuel cooler impact damaged but not leaking at the time of test

Fail 2 Apr 2008 79,147 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel cooler impact damaged but not leaking at the time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2007 63,363 miles

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

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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WM04 UTN is a 2004 Opel Astra in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WM04 UTN, 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 WM04 UTN registered?

WM04 UTN is a 2004 Opel Astra, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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