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AJ54 JXX

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

197,085 mi
Last recorded197,085 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 JXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 197,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 187,024 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joints (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

it would appear the rear hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 6 May 2014 176,194 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 175,775 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 166,187 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 162,322 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 158,272 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 142,899 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 126,036 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 126,036 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 92,440 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 JXX is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 JXX, 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 JXX registered?

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

Is AJ54 JXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ54 JXX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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