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AJ54 ZMV

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,017 mi
Last recorded114,017 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 ZMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 114,017 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

slight damage to o/s sill

Fail 25 Apr 2019 114,014 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp deteriorate

Offside front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

slight damage to o/s sill

Pass 18 Apr 2018 108,514 miles

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

slight damage to o/s sill

Fail 18 Apr 2018 108,510 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

slight damage to o/s sill

Pass 8 May 2017 102,697 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to o/s front hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

drivers seat worn

slight damage to o/s sill

Pass 4 May 2016 97,259 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 91,696 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 May 2015 91,693 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 86,612 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 86,610 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear box & centre boxs poor

Pass 15 May 2013 81,867 miles

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

washer poor

Pass 6 Jun 2012 77,180 miles

rear silencer box deteriorating

Pass 23 Jun 2011 72,336 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 66,844 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs worn

heat shields above front & rear exhaust loose

Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Sep 2009 59,576 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2008 44,685 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 44,685 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 33,454 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 33,454 miles

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

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

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 ZMV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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