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AD53 LZK

2004 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,463 mi
Last recorded142,463 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 LZK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 142,463 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 142,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 142,456 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 132,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 132,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 123,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

middle exhaust pipe and the rear exhaust box corroded

under tray fitted obstructing some component check

Fail 25 May 2015 112,179 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust duct and the n/s rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 May 2015 112,179 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust duct and the n/s rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 105,776 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 97,369 miles

rear box delaminating

Fail 31 May 2013 97,369 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear box delaminating

Pass 17 Feb 2012 85,052 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 76,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 69,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chips to screen

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Fail 19 Feb 2009 58,658 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 58,658 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 47,116 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 47,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 40,789 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
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AD53 LZK is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AD53 LZK, 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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What year was AD53 LZK registered?

AD53 LZK is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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