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AK04 RUV

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,186 mi
Last recorded90,186 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 RUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 90,186 miles

some corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 25 Nov 2015 87,648 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2015 87,648 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 81,763 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 57,907 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

advise both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

advise exhaust middle and rear showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2013 57,907 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

advise exhaust middle and rear showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2012 34,043 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,837 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly mishaped around inner edges.

Engine Fault Warning Lamp stays illuminated.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

O/S/R Coil Spring Pigtail broken off, but NOT affecting function of Spring.

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,205 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly mishaped around inner edges.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,234 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)

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 26,523 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)

Oil leak

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,268 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,826 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AK04 RUV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RUV, 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 RUV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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