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AJ04 NLP

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

237,889 mi
Last recorded237,889 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 NLP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 237,889 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 237,889 miles

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

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2021

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

under car corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019

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

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 186,708 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 186,708 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 174,411 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 157,084 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

back box deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2015 157,084 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

back box deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2014 144,929 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

cover sills fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 144,929 miles

cover sills fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2013 133,385 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2013 133,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2012 121,574 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and has a nail in it

Pass 8 Dec 2011 110,023 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 100,753 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 100,750 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 93,395 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 83,173 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 83,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 70,165 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 61,163 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 61,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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 NLP is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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