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AO54 AFJ

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,828 mi
Last recorded165,828 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 AFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 165,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine mil light illuminated

Fail 12 Sep 2019 165,825 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror backing missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine mil light illuminated

Pass 2 Aug 2018 163,778 miles

rear pads worn

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 160,689 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 150,580 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 150,580 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 139,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on both edges also perished/cracking

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside flexy to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Aug 2015 139,830 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on both edges also perished/cracking

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside flexy to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2014 124,149 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 123,793 miles

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

low effort on o/s/rear hand brake

Pass 30 Oct 2013 118,969 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 30 Oct 2013 118,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Aug 2012 105,549 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 95,458 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 81,332 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 81,332 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 72,833 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 57,401 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 57,401 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 40,472 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 40,472 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

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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AO54 AFJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AO54 AFJ, 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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AO54 AFJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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