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AJ54 DVG

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,505 mi
Last recorded180,505 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 DVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2013 180,505 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear axle bushes perished and worn

engine rattles

n/s/r tyre has a chunk missing and wearing on inner edge

rear brake noisey when RBT

Pass 5 Dec 2012 162,615 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 162,615 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 145,979 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 129,217 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 129,217 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 109,021 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 109,021 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 86,530 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 71,052 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 DVG is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DVG, 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 DVG registered?

AJ54 DVG is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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