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AJ54 KUV

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,844 mi
Last recorded103,844 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 103,844 miles

Rear rear exhaust box has corrosion.

Fail 9 Feb 2018 102,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,981 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 92,502 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front slight play rack end

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

both front tyres 3mm

engine coolant low

engine light on

Fail 9 Feb 2016 92,502 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front slight play rack end

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

both front tyres 3mm

engine coolant low

engine light on

Pass 9 Feb 2015 80,771 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 80,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 76,363 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 74,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

aux belt worn.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,859 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 68,859 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,951 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 52,734 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 52,696 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

wear to tyres

Pass 5 Feb 2009 44,393 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 38,792 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 35,306 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 KUV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KUV, 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 KUV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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