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AD53 ZKB

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,355 mi
Last recorded122,355 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 122,355 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light staying on

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Feb 2017 122,260 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens damaged showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light staying on

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2016 113,099 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 103,615 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak from engine drain,

Pass 21 Feb 2014 95,617 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 91,113 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front engine/gearbox mounting rubber bush deteriorated

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2013 91,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front engine/gearbox mounting rubber bush deteriorated

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 83,207 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 74,042 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 74,042 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 62,357 miles

n/s front tyre getting close to limit 1.6mm

Pass 16 Jan 2009 52,763 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 41,919 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 30,232 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 ZKB is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZKB, 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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AD53 ZKB is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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