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AJ04 GWX

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,777 mi
Last recorded129,777 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 GWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 129,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 / 65 / 15 (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 17 Mar 2017 121,686 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers are fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 12 Mar 2016 113,926 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 107,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 100,743 miles

N/R back box corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 94,769 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

wiper self park not allways working

Pass 15 Mar 2012 82,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 72,301 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 72,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,937 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,242 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,008 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 26,008 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 11,878 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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AJ04 GWX is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ04 GWX, 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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AJ04 GWX is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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