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AJ53 UEN

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,612 mi
Last recorded73,612 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 73,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 65,497 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded.

Fail 17 Jan 2018 65,485 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 60,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 56,406 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2015 51,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 51,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 46,582 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 44,240 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 40,755 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 37,738 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 32,571 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,739 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 20,178 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 14,800 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 14,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UEN is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 UEN, 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 UEN registered?

AJ53 UEN is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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