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AJ54 TZE

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,675 mi
Last recorded169,675 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 TZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 169,675 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2018 169,330 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

engine oil leak

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and minor leak

outer sills covered

slight play in both inner steering rack arms

slight play in steering column top bush

Pass 8 Mar 2017 150,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on inner wall

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

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

front exhaust flexy deteriated

slight play in steering column top bush

Fail 8 Mar 2017 150,737 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on inner wall

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

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

front exhaust flexy deteriated

slight play in steering column top bush

Pass 26 Nov 2015 114,682 miles

front number plate has a crack

offside front fog light cracked

offside front rack arm has slight play

Fail 23 Nov 2015 114,381 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate has a crack

offside front fog light cracked

offside front rack arm has slight play

Pass 8 Dec 2014 103,600 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 100,452 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 96,493 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 90,313 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 85,253 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 74,945 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 63,072 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 63,072 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 46,144 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 TZE is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TZE, 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 TZE is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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