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AK04 FJF

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,787 mi
Last recorded105,787 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 FJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 105,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mount broken system still supported

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 May 2017 105,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust mount broken system still supported

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 101,291 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken system still supported

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 101,291 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken system still supported

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 95,989 miles

Coolant very low

Engine management light on

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

Front to rear exhaust system deteriorated, rear box bracket broken but still supported

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Apr 2015 95,989 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant very low

Engine management light on

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

Front to rear exhaust system deteriorated, rear box bracket broken but still supported

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Apr 2014 88,580 miles

E M L on

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2014 88,580 miles

E M L on

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2013 80,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rear silencer excessively corroced

Fail 9 Apr 2013 80,438 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear silencer excessively corroced

Pass 27 Apr 2012 74,420 miles

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

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

fuel cap seals but recommend it is replaced with original design cap.

rear silencer and joint with centre section rusted but not insecure.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 69,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts to the tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2010 63,681 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,997 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,413 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 32,705 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 FJF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK04 FJF, 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 FJF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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