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AJ03 MGO

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,000 mi
Last recorded117,000 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 MGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 117,000 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 108,935 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 99,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2018 91,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 90,065 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 20 Nov 2017 90,049 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40r17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/40r17 (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 28 Nov 2016 87,137 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 83,384 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,800 miles

advise both front wiper blades split

Fail 24 Apr 2015 78,800 miles

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

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

advise both front wiper blades split

Pass 9 May 2014 68,458 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 57,815 miles

exhaust mount broken

Pass 12 Sep 2012 54,955 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,814 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,142 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 34,405 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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AJ03 MGO is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AJ03 MGO, 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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AJ03 MGO is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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