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AK04 ZRP

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

114,234 mi
Last recorded114,234 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 ZRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 114,234 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 110,015 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 110,013 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 106,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 106,152 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 102,576 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 97,074 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 97,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 89,708 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

eml on

Pass 6 Jul 2016 86,686 miles

Front subframe corroded

Headlights deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded - cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 86,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded - flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front subframe corroded

Headlights deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded - cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,608 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 84,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2014 82,798 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 82,798 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,283 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 80,283 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 76,694 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 76,692 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 74,163 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 74,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 70,393 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 70,392 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 65,861 miles

Nearside wiper splitting

Pass 2 Apr 2008 61,001 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 56,189 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 56,178 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 ZRP is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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