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AK04 BFV

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,781 mi
Last recorded122,781 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 BFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 122,781 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 122,781 miles

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 118,913 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 112,363 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 107,121 miles

Front both anti roll bar drop links have play in ball joints

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 104,124 miles

Nearside Mirror cover missing

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 104,124 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Mirror cover missing

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 99,715 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 94,406 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 86,472 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 77,356 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,869 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,394 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 53,886 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 53,885 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,733 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 37,288 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 27,214 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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AK04 BFV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK04 BFV, 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 AK04 BFV registered?

AK04 BFV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is AK04 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK04 BFV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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