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AJ04 GWY

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,530 mi
Last recorded85,530 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 GWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,530 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dull (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 80,863 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 80,863 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 May 2017 80,808 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component leaking from rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2016 73,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 70,015 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tyres perished

Fail 4 Jun 2015 70,015 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tyres perished

Pass 22 May 2014 65,282 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,868 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 64,868 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 62,214 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 55,128 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,417 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 40,580 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,753 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 25,708 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 GWY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GWY, 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 GWY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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