CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE54 XWM

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1688cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,079 mi
Last recorded121,079 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,688cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 121,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 121,076 miles

Offside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 118,654 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 111,425 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Jun 2017 111,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong and needs cleaning (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2016 100,035 miles

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

front head lamp lens deteriorating/scratched

slight oil leak gearbox area

Pass 30 Jun 2015 92,321 miles

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

Windscreen wipers slightly smear, advise a clean and re-check.

Fail 25 Jun 2015 92,321 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen wipers slightly smear, advise a clean and re-check.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 83,102 miles

Both front tyres wearing/worn on edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 82,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Both front tyres wearing/worn on edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 72,156 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 72,156 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,387 miles

Fuel leak on over flow pipe on tank.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 66,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel leak on over flow pipe on tank.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,647 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 55,647 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,472 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 47,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,542 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE54 XWM is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE54 XWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE54 XWM?

You can check the full history of AE54 XWM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE54 XWM registered?

AE54 XWM is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2004.

Is AE54 XWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 XWM shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE54 XWM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE54 XWM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.