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AK04 WYV

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

85,968 mi
Last recorded85,968 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 WYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 85,968 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 82,109 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 82,109 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 78,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake long

Fail 21 Mar 2024 78,674 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front lenses pitted and no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake long

Pass 3 Mar 2023 75,316 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 75,314 miles

Exhaust system insecure both rear box hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 71,674 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO DETERIORATE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO RUST (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE FROM JOINT NEAR REAR AXLE STARTIONG TO RUST (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES AND STARTING TO CRACK ON TREADS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 71,399 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 71,399 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 70,155 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 66,098 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,440 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 60,697 miles

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

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

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

gear box oil leak

grease on brake pipes

Fail 10 Feb 2016 60,697 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

gear box oil leak

grease on brake pipes

Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,654 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front and both rear static brake pipes have a coating of grease

Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

grease on brake pipes

Fail 27 Feb 2014 54,484 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

grease on brake pipes

Pass 4 Mar 2013 53,167 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 53,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,286 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 51,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 45,782 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,372 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,286 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,777 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,678 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 WYV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WYV, 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 WYV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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