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AJ54 OGK

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,478 mi
Last recorded126,478 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 OGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 126,478 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 111,804 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))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 111,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction code scan and clear fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 107,853 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 107,848 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak oil pressure switch ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 102,189 miles

o/s/r coil spring ,coils touching

slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 12 Oct 2016 102,039 miles

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

o/s/r coil spring ,coils touching

slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 9 Oct 2015 91,282 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 91,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 79,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 69,631 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 69,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 65,312 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 57,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 57,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 49,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 49,744 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 40,718 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 31,649 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 24,705 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 OGK is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OGK, 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 OGK registered?

AJ54 OGK is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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