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AJ54 BPE

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,689 mi
Last recorded118,689 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 BPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 118,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 114,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 114,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 110,523 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 104,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 98,948 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 91,296 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 82,679 miles

Child seats fitted in rear seats

Pass 1 Aug 2014 77,276 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 72,288 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 62,892 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 49,440 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 49,440 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,631 miles

Both front brake discs pitted and worn

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,837 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 34,191 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 24,970 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,929 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 BPE is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BPE, 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 AJ54 BPE registered?

AJ54 BPE is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2004.

Is AJ54 BPE safe to buy?

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