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AJ04 XWH

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,289 mi
Last recorded139,289 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 139,289 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 138,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small grease leak (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all shocks weak

play inner rack joints

Pass 12 Feb 2015 132,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 132,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 121,443 miles

Centre rear and offside rear seats have child seats fitted so cannot be checked.

Front cross-member is damaged but not in a prescribed area.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 121,443 miles

Centre rear and offside rear seats have child seats fitted so cannot be checked.

Front cross-member is damaged but not in a prescribed area.

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 107,449 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 97,083 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 97,083 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 87,377 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 76,007 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 76,007 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 63,811 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 61,992 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 61,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 8 May 2007 44,524 miles

slight damage to both sides rear tyres sidewalls

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 XWH is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XWH, 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 XWH is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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