2004 Vauxhall Astra Van · 3,443 MOT tests
2004 Vauxhall Astra Van reliability
2004 Vauxhall Astra Vans fail 48.9% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 Astra Van years (3,443 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astra Vans: 45%)
- 48.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astra Vans: 45%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 141,142
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,443
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 10.7% of tests fail here (36% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 12% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Vauxhall Astra Van
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.6%
- Suspension23.8%
- Brakes20.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10.5%
- Body, chassis and structure9.3%
- Tyres8.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 8.31%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 7.17%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.27%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 5.49%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Position lamp not working 4.85%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.47%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (33.89%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.34%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (18.85%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.85%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.24%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.34%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra Van reliable?
2004 Vauxhall Astra Vans fail 48.9% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 Astra Van years (3,443 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Vauxhall Astra Van MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (8.31% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (7.17% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (6.27% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Vauxhall Astra Van have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Vauxhall Astra Van shows 141,142 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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