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AK04 ZRZ

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,376 mi
Last recorded123,376 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 ZRZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 123,376 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 123,374 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 122,633 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Side play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 120,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Side play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 120,562 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Side play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 112,932 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut: upper mounting has side play

Fail 25 Mar 2019 112,932 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut: upper mounting has side play

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 108,897 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 105,660 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4e)

Head lamps fogged.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 102,324 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Side wall cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 31 Mar 2015 98,951 miles

All Tyrea Cracking On Side Wall's.

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 97,024 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 94,009 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 front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 88,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2011 85,690 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 81,396 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,529 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 78,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 72,977 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 64,701 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 ZRZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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