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AK04 HPX

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,404 mi
Last recorded106,404 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 HPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 106,404 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

battery secured with cable ties

Pass 24 Nov 2018 93,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 93,906 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 87,604 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 87,604 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 87,376 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

EML on

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 82,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f + o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 82,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f + o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 76,927 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 76,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 70,223 miles

Offside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre tread depth close to limit

Fail 18 Oct 2014 70,223 miles

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

Front tyres perishing and wearing inner edge

Offside front tyre tread depth close to limit

Pass 26 Oct 2013 62,518 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 62,498 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

both front tyres perished

engine management light on

offside front brake slightly binding

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2012 59,777 miles

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

battery insecure.

bothside front tyres inner shoulders wearing thin.

parking brake lever,small amount side- to side play.

rear silencer outer skin poor condition.

Fail 29 May 2012 59,777 miles

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

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

battery insecure.

bothside front tyres inner shoulders wearing thin.

parking brake lever,small amount side- to side play.

rear silencer outer skin poor condition.

Pass 12 May 2011 59,724 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 May 2011 59,724 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2010 53,950 miles

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

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

both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2009 48,117 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,784 miles

front brake discs lipped

front tyres low on tread

rear silencer is corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2007 32,313 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 32,313 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 30,776 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 HPX is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 HPX, 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 HPX is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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