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AJ53 UDZ

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,037 mi
Last recorded90,037 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 90,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 84,870 miles

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

low engine oil level

Fail 15 Feb 2012 84,870 miles

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

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

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

low engine oil level

Pass 12 Feb 2011 70,125 miles

nearside front metal brake pipe badly corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2011 70,125 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front metal brake pipe badly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 56,205 miles

corrosion to rear coil springs

rear brakes very noisey require inspection/repair

rear exhaust outer skin detiorated

Pass 14 Feb 2009 47,599 miles

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE REAR TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

REAR EXHAUST OUTER SKIN DETIORATED

fuel light illuminated at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,861 miles

corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 19 Jan 2007 29,778 miles

exhaust back box corroding

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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AJ53 UDZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ53 UDZ, 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 AJ53 UDZ registered?

AJ53 UDZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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