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AK04 WOY

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,435 mi
Last recorded87,435 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 WOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 87,435 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 67,428 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 61,970 miles

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

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect On both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect On both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 61,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Perished and splits on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect On both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect On both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 53,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 46,213 miles

Rear Exhaust box rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2021 37,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside / cords showing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear handbrake readings low

Fail 14 Jan 2021 37,561 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside / cords showing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear handbrake readings low

Pass 10 Oct 2019 34,375 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 34,375 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 22,541 miles

Offside Front mirror glass loose

advise unsafe load on rear seats

Fail 13 Oct 2018 22,541 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front mirror glass loose

advise unsafe load on rear seats

Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 2 Apr 2014 20,814 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 17,912 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack where side wall meets tread but no cords showing yet

Pass 12 Apr 2012 17,304 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 16,339 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 15,133 miles

see advisory sheet 554075600170

Fail 15 Apr 2010 15,128 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

outer sills covered

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

age cracking to rear tyres

Pass 8 Apr 2009 14,241 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 13,480 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 12,585 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 WOY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WOY, 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 WOY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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