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AJ54 DPF

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,471 mi
Last recorded103,471 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 DPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 103,471 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Fail 30 Jul 2014 103,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Fail 24 Jul 2014 103,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs deteriorated

corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe between flexi hose and wheel cylinder

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 24 Jan 2013 85,036 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 85,036 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 74,601 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroding.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 67,575 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 67,575 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 60,029 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 60,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,592 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,132 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 35,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 DPF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DPF, 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 DPF registered?

AJ54 DPF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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