CarVerify

Free Car Check

FA54 WAJ

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,212 mi
Last recorded98,212 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 WAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 98,212 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2024 98,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 86,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 May 2023 86,847 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Apr 2022 79,767 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 76,297 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 74,743 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Apr 2020 74,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Nov 2018 70,358 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack but not excessive or dangerous (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 70,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack but not excessive or dangerous (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 70,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 64,605 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 60,265 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,039 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,909 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 49,907 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 43,224 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 39,428 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 39,425 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Slight play in both sides of rack

Pass 11 Jan 2011 33,471 miles

damage to alloy rims. front brake discs corroded. power steering rack damp. exhaust corroded. o s rear tyre split and cracking in tread. n s rear tyre worn out of shape

Fail 10 Jan 2011 33,471 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to alloy rims. front brake discs corroded. power steering rack damp. exhaust corroded. o s rear tyre split and cracking in tread. n s rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,613 miles

dent to o/s sill , front brake discs corroded/worn , o/s/r tyre badly cracked , o/s/f door mirror cover braken

Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,613 miles

rear brakes noisy / dent in o/s outter sill / front brake discs corroded and worn / slight bind to n/s/f brake / nail in n/s/r tyre / o/s/r tyre badly cracked in tread

Fail 15 Jan 2009 23,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight smear from rear wiper. n/s/r tyre splitting on tread. slight wear to front brake discs. slight damage to alloy wheels.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 23,891 miles

slight smear from rear wiper. n/s/r tyre splitting on tread. slight wear to front brake discs. slight damage to alloy wheels.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 14,581 miles

Slight bind from front brake readings. Osf tyre worn low & unevenly

Pass 9 Nov 2007 13,833 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FA54 WAJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA54 WAJ, 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

How do I check the history of FA54 WAJ?

You can check the full history of FA54 WAJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FA54 WAJ registered?

FA54 WAJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is FA54 WAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA54 WAJ shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FA54 WAJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FA54 WAJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.