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SJ54 FEA

2004 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,161 mi
Last recorded78,161 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Opel Astra89,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 FEA
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 78,161 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining tread. inner edge low on tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 78,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining tread. inner edge low on tread (4.1.E.1)

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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SJ54 FEA is a 2004 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJ54 FEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ54 FEA registered?

SJ54 FEA is a 2004 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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