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AK04 HPA

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,293 mi
Last recorded128,293 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 128,293 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 128,226 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 110,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer areas worn very low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 110,696 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitment (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer areas worn very low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 94,060 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 93,989 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

coolant leaking from radiator

Pass 20 Jan 2014 74,173 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 74,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 56,211 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 38,297 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 35,016 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,174 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 31,264 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,743 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,124 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 HPA 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 AK04 HPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK04 HPA registered?

AK04 HPA is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is AK04 HPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK04 HPA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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