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AD53 VKA

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,096 mi
Last recorded48,096 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 VKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 48,096 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/S/R shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Trailing arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 46,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 44,704 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 42,920 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to sill & rear wheel arch area's - sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2022 41,026 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2021 39,129 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 39,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 37,616 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 35,008 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 32,111 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 29,508 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 26,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 24,676 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 21,909 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 19,750 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 17,032 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 15,431 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 14,138 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 11,888 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 9,120 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 6,689 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 VKA is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKA, 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 VKA registered?

AD53 VKA is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is AD53 VKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 VKA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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