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AF04TAU
2004 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration AF04TAU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 10 Feb 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
21
Passes
5
Failures
80.77%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
11 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 128,792 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
11 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 128,792 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
4 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,858 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
30 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 123,826 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
8 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
2 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))
28 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,727 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,032 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
11 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,540 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 99,540 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,180 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,442 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2018 16 Jun 202629 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,635 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing
- oil leak
11 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,405 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,978 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2014 16 Jun 202613 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,171 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,393 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 58,393 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,886 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2012 16 Jun 20268 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,148 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2011 16 Jun 202623 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,531 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2010 16 Jun 202631 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,369 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2009 16 Jun 202627 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 13,839 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2009 16 Jun 20269 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 9,430 MI
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AF04TAU was registered on 2004-03-01
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