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AJ54 WPY

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,897 mi
Last recorded113,897 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 WPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 113,897 miles

unable to see brake pads

Pass 5 Jul 2018 100,931 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 92,689 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside and nearside inner tie rod joints have slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2016 82,118 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror cracked door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has pitted surface on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in both side tie bars (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 75,677 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,237 miles

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

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,318 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

small chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,139 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 49,138 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 43,261 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)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2011 43,256 miles

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

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)

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 3 Dec 2010 34,228 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 29,182 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 24,224 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 28 Nov 2007 19,055 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 WPY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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