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A20 EJJ

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,170 mi
Last recorded72,170 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 EJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 72,170 miles

frontb no plate slight damadge

near side mirror cracked

oil leak from filter

slight play off side inner rack

Fail 17 Jan 2017 72,153 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage off side mirror cover missing (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both on rear back plates (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing no cap fitted (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on stork faulty (8.2.1b)

frontb no plate slight damadge

near side mirror cracked

oil leak from filter

slight play off side inner rack

Pass 1 Feb 2016 59,726 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 107,850 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 57,402 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 57,402 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 50,731 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 41,128 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 32,168 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 26,351 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 23,436 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 14,771 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 8,289 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 8,083 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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A20 EJJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 73,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 EJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A20 EJJ registered?

A20 EJJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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The MOT history for A20 EJJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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