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2004 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration AX04FFL
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 14 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 133,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
18 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 130,204 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner joint has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner joint has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 130,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Linkage broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner joint has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner joint has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,502 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
21 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 127,500 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
17 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,889 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,635 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
14 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 119,635 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 114,869 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2018 14 Jun 202614 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 114,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
7 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,062 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside rear brake pipe to hose heavily corroded
- Offside headlamp loose but not insecure
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Both rear tyres in poor condition
3 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,951 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Both rear tyres in poor condition
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside rear brake pipe to hose heavily corroded
- Offside headlamp loose but not insecure
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
23 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,061 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2016 14 Jun 202621 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 94,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
4 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 91,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
6 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,332 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2014 14 Jun 20262 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 78,974 MI
14 Jun 20262 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,974 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2013 14 Jun 20262 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,745 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
3 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,947 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2011 14 Jun 20263 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 68,947 MI
14 Jun 202626 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,753 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2010 14 Jun 202619 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,938 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2009 14 Jun 202629 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,031 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2008 14 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AX04FFL was registered on 2004-05-28
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