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AK04 FJX

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,403 mi
Last recorded95,403 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 FJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 95,403 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 87,678 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 76,123 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 76,123 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 66,311 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 60,453 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 60,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 50,890 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 50,890 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 50,313 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 49,229 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 47,459 miles

nearside front tyre starting to get low

Pass 9 Feb 2016 44,570 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 41,599 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,663 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,865 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,597 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,368 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,836 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 22,723 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 18,911 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 14,431 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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AK04 FJX is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AK04 FJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK04 FJX registered?

AK04 FJX is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is AK04 FJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK04 FJX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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