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AJ54 DRV

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,977 mi
Last recorded106,977 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 106,977 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 106,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

eml on

Pass 31 Dec 2015 99,260 miles

engine noise

front brakes getting low

rear box poor condition

slight play in front steering

Fail 31 Dec 2015 99,260 miles

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

engine noise

front brakes getting low

rear box poor condition

slight play in front steering

Pass 22 Dec 2014 90,796 miles

corrosion on discs

corrosion on rear box

Fail 22 Dec 2014 90,789 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion on discs & pads getting low

corrosion on rear box

tyres perishing and getting low

Pass 4 Dec 2013 85,361 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre, cords not exposed

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

offside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,110 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 73,647 miles

manegament light on

Pass 30 Apr 2010 71,723 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 55,943 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 34,321 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 20,299 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 DRV 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 76.9%.

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 DRV, 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 DRV registered?

AJ54 DRV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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The MOT history for AJ54 DRV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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