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AO04 BNJ

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,064 mi
Last recorded57,064 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 BNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 57,064 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 56,533 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 56,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system weep at banjo bolt/calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective one mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust silencer corroded

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 56,007 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

general suspension components and subframe rusting

n/s/rear wheel arch rusting ..

Pass 17 Jan 2023 54,696 miles

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

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

general chassis and suspension components rusting..

Pass 19 Jan 2022 53,210 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 53,210 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 50,316 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 50,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 48,981 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 47,676 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 45,852 miles

tyres cracked.

Fail 21 Nov 2017 45,852 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres cracked.

Pass 30 Jan 2017 43,527 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 41,034 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre cracked.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 35,397 miles

OSR tyre perished

Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,931 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,853 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 26,008 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2009 22,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 22,693 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 18,844 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 13,704 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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AO04 BNJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AO04 BNJ, 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 AO04 BNJ registered?

AO04 BNJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is AO04 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 BNJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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