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AJ54 KVB

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,416 mi
Last recorded62,416 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 KVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 62,416 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs slightly worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2025 62,416 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs slightly worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2024 54,704 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2024 54,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2023 44,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Aug 2022 42,230 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre and rear heatshield slightly loose

Fail 17 Aug 2022 42,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking, perishing, age related (DOT 2004) 195/65/R15 91H Dunlop (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking, perishing, age related (DOT 2004) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre and rear heatshield slightly loose

Pass 2 Aug 2021 40,499 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 39,653 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 38,772 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 37,257 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 35,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 May 2017 35,918 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 May 2016 35,090 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 33,800 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 31,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 30,291 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 28,456 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 26,041 miles

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 6 Nov 2009 22,891 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 20,331 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 16,803 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 KVB is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 KVB, 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 KVB is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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