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EY54 HPJ

2004 Opel Astra

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,287 mi
Last recorded171,287 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Opel Astra89,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 HPJ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 171,287 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Mar 2019 171,286 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking from joint (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 157,188 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 145,574 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 133,776 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 133,776 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 119,877 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 119,877 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 105,177 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 25 Oct 2012 93,333 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 82,697 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 72,774 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 72,774 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 60,051 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 48,915 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Astra?

Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,212
position lamp(s) not working 748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 621
Stop lamp not working 589
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EY54 HPJ is a 2004 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 89,577 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY54 HPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Opel Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EY54 HPJ registered?

EY54 HPJ is a 2004 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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