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AK04 BAV

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,538 mi
Last recorded82,538 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 BAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 82,538 miles

Front brake hoses poor condition/corroded ferrules

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 74,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 74,249 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 69,486 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,062 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 64,974 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 57,382 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,805 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,565 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,644 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 36,310 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 36,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box corroded

offside front tyre 2mm!!

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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AK04 BAV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK04 BAV, 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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AK04 BAV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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