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AJ54 DMZ

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

50,545 mi
Last recorded50,545 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 DMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 50,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 47,795 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 39,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 39,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 36,852 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 36,193 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 36,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 35,209 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 35,185 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 30,821 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 30,821 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 28,657 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 24,428 miles

tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 22,969 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 22,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 19,986 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 17,662 miles

offside rear indicator discoloured

Pass 5 Oct 2013 15,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2012 13,149 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 11,250 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

front brake discs worn/pitted

all four tyres seriously underinflated

Pass 9 Oct 2010 8,903 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front disc slight pitting on inner surface

Fail 10 Oct 2009 6,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f mirror assembly loose

Pass 10 Oct 2009 6,554 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f mirror assembly loose

Pass 13 Oct 2008 4,439 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 2,818 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 DMZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DMZ, 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 DMZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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The MOT history for AJ54 DMZ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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