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WJ54 AOA

2004 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2004 Vauxhall Astra Petrol 1796cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 113,966 miles on the clock, averaging 9,329 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for WJ54 AOA

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,966
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,329

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading113,966 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,841
Average per year9,329
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WJ54 AOA 35k55k75k94k114k '07'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage113,966 miles
Since last MOT+1,841 miles
PASS
Mileage112,125 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,112 miles
Since last MOT+4,677 miles
PASS
Mileage107,435 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,391 miles
Since last MOT+5,432 miles
PASS
Mileage101,959 miles
Since last MOT+4,253 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,706 miles
Since last MOT+19,875 miles
PASS
Mileage77,831 miles
Since last MOT+11,568 miles
PASS
Mileage66,263 miles
Since last MOT+14,789 miles
PASS
Mileage51,474 miles
Since last MOT+16,173 miles
PASS
Mileage35,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,301 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Astra

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Astra models (1998–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Central locking door mechanism (driver's door microswitches and lock motors)

Microswitches in driver's door wear out, interrupting central locking signal; lock motors seize from dirt/moisture. · Typical repair: £100-250 (switches £20-50, motors £50-100 + labour).

Passenger compartment wiring connectors (transverse harness under carpet, front-rear junction)

Connectors corrode from wet carpets (leaks or spills), causing glitches in electrics/ECUs. · Typical repair: £150-400 (harness section £50-150 + drying/labour; full harness £300+).

Rear brake calipers (seizing/pistons)

Caliper pistons corrode/seize, causing uneven pad wear. · Typical repair: £200-450 per side (caliper £80-150 + discs/pads/labour).

Front suspension wheel bearings (integrated in hubs)

Bearings wear prematurely due to hub design, especially on pothole-heavy UK roads. · Typical repair: £250-500 per side (hub assembly £100-200 + labour/alignment).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 AOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWJ — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About WJ54 AOA

What car is WJ54 AOA?

WJ54 AOA is a silver Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Exeter in 2004.

What is the mileage of WJ54 AOA?

The last recorded mileage for WJ54 AOA was 113,966 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WJ54 AOA passed its MOT?

WJ54 AOA has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 25 Feb 2016.

Is WJ54 AOA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WJ54 AOA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WJ54 AOA?

WJ54 AOA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.