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AK04 XSG

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,619 mi
Last recorded121,619 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 XSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 121,619 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 118,471 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 108,273 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 108,183 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 96,067 miles

Corrosion to various steering and suspension components

Front brake discs corroded

Front sub frame corroded

Headlights slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Nov 2015 96,067 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to various steering and suspension components

Front brake discs corroded

Front sub frame corroded

Headlights slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2014 91,871 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 89,079 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 1 Mar 2013 82,271 miles

wear in both sides front steering rack ends near side borderline

Pass 27 Mar 2012 78,148 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,468 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 74,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 70,938 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 68,287 miles

slight end float steering rack n/s o/s

Pass 25 Jun 2008 57,739 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 41,269 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 XSG is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XSG, 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 XSG is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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