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AJ04 WSW

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,502 mi
Last recorded123,502 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 123,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 10 Sep 2015 123,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2014 108,472 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 108,472 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 98,170 miles

EML light on

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

both front anti roll bar linkages have developed play

both rear tyres inner edge offshape

front lower engine mounting bush deteriorating

nearside front headlamp hazey

offside front tyre inner edge wearing low

rear wiper split on ends

Pass 10 Aug 2013 98,170 miles

EML light on

both front anti roll bar linkages have developed play

both rear tyres inner edge offshape

front lower engine mounting bush deteriorating

nearside front headlamp hazey

offside front tyre inner edge wearing low

rear wiper split on ends

Pass 16 Aug 2012 94,865 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 94,865 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 87,630 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 77,777 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 65,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 65,383 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 53,967 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 39,018 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 WSW 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 64.3%.

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 WSW, 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 WSW is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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