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AJ54 KUW

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,554 mi
Last recorded121,554 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 KUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 121,554 miles

Nearside Front Upper mounting noisey

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 121,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper mounting noisey

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 116,809 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 115,143 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 115,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 113,777 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 113,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 105,755 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 93,392 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 93,392 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 83,062 miles

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

off side front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2012 83,015 miles

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

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

Oil leak

off side front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,620 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 44,165 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 39,403 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 31,227 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 KUW is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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