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AJ54 DVO

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,925 mi
Last recorded132,925 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 DVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2014 132,925 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 132,925 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 106,356 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 99,191 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 88,611 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2010 82,400 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front and offside discs are slightly worn

nearside front and offside front steering arms have play in them

nearside rear and offside rear discs are slightly worn

Fail 30 Nov 2010 82,392 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front and offside discs are slightly worn

nearside rear and offside rear discs are slightly worn

Fail 30 Nov 2009 69,091 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

play in steering.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 69,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

play in steering.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 61,320 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 61,320 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,951 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front undertray fitted not alowing full inspection

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 DVO is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DVO, 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 DVO is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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