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AJ54 ATU

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,824 mi
Last recorded154,824 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 ATU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 154,824 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 154,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 152,322 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 25 Jan 2017 141,564 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Inner Tie rod has play at joint

Offside Front Inner Tie rod has play at joint

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 141,564 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

EML light on

Nearside Front Inner Tie rod has play at joint

Offside Front Inner Tie rod has play at joint

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 136,273 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 136,273 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill to sill rizer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (5.2.6)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 129,771 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 115,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen has crack at bottom

Fail 23 Jan 2014 115,664 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen has crack at bottom

Pass 25 Jan 2013 99,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen cracked in bottom black part

Pass 18 Jan 2012 87,428 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 87,428 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 73,011 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 61,449 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 39,929 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 23,938 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 23,498 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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AJ54 ATU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AJ54 ATU, 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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AJ54 ATU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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