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AJ04 XXU

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,787 mi
Last recorded124,787 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 XXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 124,787 miles

EML on

Fail 12 Sep 2016 124,787 miles

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

EML on

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 120,572 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 120,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 114,265 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 114,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 104,347 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 97,251 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 97,251 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 82,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 66,730 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 52,135 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 38,981 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 26,282 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 XXU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XXU, 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 XXU registered?

AJ04 XXU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is AJ04 XXU safe to buy?

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