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AJ04 GXA

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,812 mi
Last recorded143,812 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 GXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 143,812 miles

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

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

front no. plate damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2019 143,812 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

front no. plate damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2018 133,540 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 133,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 124,551 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight play in n.s steering rack end joint

Pass 30 Mar 2016 116,463 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATING

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 116,463 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATING

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 108,581 miles

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

slight play in n.s.f top rubber mounting

Pass 4 Apr 2014 97,411 miles

slight play in n.s.f top suspension mounting

Pass 3 Apr 2013 86,401 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 73,770 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 73,770 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 63,354 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,298 miles

rear silencer rusty.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,869 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 27,570 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 27,570 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 20,766 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 GXA is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GXA, 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 GXA is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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