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AJ54 BPO

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

68,709 mi
Last recorded68,709 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 68,709 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 68,707 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 67,617 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 67,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 67,212 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 67,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 66,492 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 66,492 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 65,974 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 64,145 miles

E.M. light on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 62,337 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 59,785 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 56,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 56,902 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on dash

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 51,718 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

Fail 18 Nov 2013 51,706 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

Pass 17 Nov 2012 47,125 miles

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

front & rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Nov 2012 47,125 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

front & rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,647 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 43,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,417 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 35,866 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 35,866 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 31,784 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 27,739 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly out of shape.

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 BPO is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BPO, 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 BPO is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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