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AK04 RLU

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,893 mi
Last recorded129,893 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 129,893 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s sill light corrosion behind plastic trims

Fail 14 Apr 2026 129,893 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s sill light corrosion behind plastic trims

Pass 23 Apr 2025 125,769 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 121,406 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 117,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 117,548 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 113,057 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 113,057 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 107,781 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 102,997 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 102,997 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 98,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 93,182 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slight damage sidewall

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 93,181 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slight damage sidewall

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 88,054 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 87,985 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both front H/Lights (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 82,883 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge and n/s/r wearing thin

Pass 10 Apr 2015 77,736 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 72,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Fail 11 Apr 2014 72,676 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,548 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 62,473 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,473 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Apr 2011 57,470 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 52,497 miles

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres starting to wear thin on inner edges

Nail in both rear tyres

Some corrosion to outer casing on rear exhaust

Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,978 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre has a cut to inner sidewall no cords showing

Fail 9 Apr 2009 47,978 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre has a cut to inner sidewall no cords showing

Fail 14 Apr 2008 42,835 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,835 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,322 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 RLU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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