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AJ04 XWG

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,640 mi
Last recorded144,640 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 144,640 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 130,262 miles

Condition of rear brake discs

Condition of wiper blades

Play to offside front steering rack end

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

Wear to front brake discs & pads

Fail 28 May 2015 130,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Condition of rear brake discs

Condition of wiper blades

Handbrake travel

Play to offside front steering rack end

Wear to front brake discs & pads

Pass 30 May 2014 119,353 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 11,556 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 108,185 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 85,764 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 74,003 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 50,833 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 XWG is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XWG, 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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What year was AJ04 XWG registered?

AJ04 XWG is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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