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AK04 VMH

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,390 mi
Last recorded119,390 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 VMH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 119,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 119,358 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 115,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust mount missing

middle to rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2022 115,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Steering wheel rim loose cover slips (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust mount missing

middle to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 113,888 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 113,759 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit headlamp wires showing bare wire and plug missing (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 105,050 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 99,845 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 93,104 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 86,051 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 86,051 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 80,153 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust condition poor

Pass 30 May 2014 73,557 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 73,557 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 69,868 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 66,505 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 59,392 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 54,339 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 49,509 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2008 42,312 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 32,829 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 VMH is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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