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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
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
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slight damage sidewall
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (7.1.2)
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)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both front H/Lights (1.8.A.1b)
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
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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
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
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Spare tyre defective
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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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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